Frankly Fresh, Inc. of Carson, CA. is voluntarily recalling its seafood line of products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Although healthy individuals may suffer only shortterm symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Product was distributed in the California and Nevada Areas through retail supermarket stores. Products are packed under the Frankly Fresh label in a variety of sizes in plastic containers with safety seals on.
The affected products / lots are:
Item Number, Item Description, UPC, Afftected Code Dates Between
- 229233 Ceviche de Camaron 10lbs 826520370191 4/02 to 4/16/2011
- 229243 Ceviche de Camaron & Pescado 10 lbs 826520370184 4/02 to 4/16/2011
- 229253 Agua Chile de Camaron 10 lbs 826520370177 4/02 to 4/16/2011
- 229263 Cocktail de Camaron con Pulpo 10 lbs 826520370207 4/02 to 4/16/2011
- 231322 KRAB & SHRIMP LOUIE 14 OZ FF 826520100958 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 231981 Premium Fish Ceviche 10 lb N/A 3/29 to 4/13/2011
- 231993 Premium Krab Salad 10 lbs 826520370214 3/29 to 4/13/2011
- 231994 Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche 10 lbs 826520370221 3/29 to 4/13/2011
- 2325051 KRAB & SHRIMP 7# 826520300518 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 233116 Tuna Sandwich Wedge 5.3 oz 826520105816 3/19 to 4/03/2011
- 234023 FISH CEVICHE 10# 826520700233 3/29 to 4/13/2011
- 234032 FAVORITE KRAB 10# 038794930487 4/08 to 4/23/2011
- 234033 Ceviche W/ Pasta Salad 7# 82652030146 3/19 to 4/03/2011
- 234042 SEAFOOD COCKTAIL 10# 038794348862 4/08 to 4/23/2011
- 2340422 SEAFOOD COCKTAIL 10# (BOX) 038794348862 4/08 to 4/23/2011
- 234052 CEVICHE 10# 038794348855 4/08 to 4/23/2011
- 234072 KRAB & SHRIMP LOUIE 10 LB 826520300105 3/29 to 4/13/2011
- 234093 CEVICHE MIXTO 10# FF 826520300334 4/02 to 4/16/2011
- 234223 Seafood Cocktail 8/16 oz 826520100507 4/02 to 4/16/2011
- 234243 Krab & Shrimp Louie Salad 16 oz 826520100484 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 234253 Krab Salad 16 oz EA Retail Unit 826520100491 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 234273 Ceviche Salad 16 oz EA Retail Unit 826520100514 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 235032 WRAP TUNA 10 OZ FF 826520100842 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 254514 Seafood Salad 1/14 oz. 826520104543 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 262033 Tuna Salad Wedge 6.3 oz. 041573103521 3/19 to 4/03/2011
- 252163 Tuna Salad w/Pickles 1/ 5 lb 826520300877 3/21 to 4/05/2011
- 254364 Krab & Shrimp Louie Salad 6/12 oz 826520104574 4/08 to 4/23/2011
- 254183-1 FF Krab & Shrimp Louie 6/9.5 oz 826520103157 4/08 to 4/23/2011
NO ILLNESSES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE.
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA in conjunction with Frankly Fresh Company, which revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria. Frankly Fresh has voluntarily ceased the production and distribution of these products as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
Consumers who have purchased Frankly Fresh Seafood Products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company via email at we-care@franklyfresh.com and/or our hot line at 1-800-826-3322 MON-FRI from 9 to 5 Pacific Time.
Source: FDA