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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Food product

Maesri Brand Shrimp Powder, 6.oz

F-0724-2016

October 20, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Eastland Food Corporation
Event
Event 72631
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
945 cases
Official record key
food-enforcement:F-0724-2016

Official wording

Reason: The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Eastland Food Corp. that they analyzed a sample of the shrimp powder and determined that the product contained FD&C Yellow #6, but the label failed to declare its presence. Yellow #6 can cause an allergic reaction for a small population of individuals.

Code information: Item Code: 210240

Distribution pattern: The shrimp powder is manufactured in Thailand and imported to the United States by Eastland. Eastland then distributes the shrimp powder nationwide to retail stores.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Eastland Food Corp. that they analyzed a sample of the shrimp powder and determined that the product contained FD&C Yellow #6, but the label failed to declare its presence. Yellow #6 can cause an allergic reaction for a small population of individuals.