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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Les Chateaux De France Coconut Shrimp Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Agency Publication Date: March 12, 2020
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Summary

Les Chateaux De France is recalling 803 boxes of Butterfly Shrimp 16/20 because the coconut ingredient used contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that is not declared on the product label. The recall affects 50 lb. cases distributed to wholesalers and potentially food service locations in eight states. Consumers who have purchased these products should check for specific production dates of January 30, February 13, and February 20, 2020.

Risk

People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The issue was discovered during a routine FDA inspection of the coconut ingredient used in the shrimp's preparation.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your supply for Butterfly Shrimp 16/20 in 50 lb. cases with the following code dates: 2-20-20, 2-13-20, or 1-30-20.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Les Chateaux De France for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Butterfly Shrimp 16/20 (50 lb. cases)
Lot Numbers:
2-20-20
2-13-20
1-30-20

Recall # F-0841-2020. 803 boxes affected.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85055
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Les Chateaux De France
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 803 boxes
Distributed To: Nevada, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, New Jersey, Arizona, Massachusetts
Agency Last Updated: March 17, 2020

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