Urgent Alert: Frozen Shrimp Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Dangerous Listeria Risk

A critical public health announcement has been issued by Orien Seafood Products, initiating a voluntary recall of specific lots of its Aqua Star Reserve Frozen Cooked Shrimp. This urgent action comes after concerns about potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected products were distributed exclusively to Walmart stores across a wide range of states, including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased frozen cooked shrimp recently should immediately check their freezers for the recalled items.

Specifically, the recall applies to 1-pound bags of Aqua Star Reserve Frozen Cooked Shrimp. Consumers should look for the following identifying information on the packaging: UPC 000004111394103.

The recall specifically targets product lots that begin with the following codes: 9553760439, 9553760440, 9553760441, 9553760442, and 9553760443.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. Symptoms often include fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

While healthy individuals might only experience mild, flu-like symptoms, Listeria poses significant risks to young children, frail or elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Furthermore, pregnant women are particularly susceptible, as Listeria infection can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths.

To date, Orien Seafood Products has stated that no illnesses linked to this recall have been reported.

However, the company is taking this proactive measure out of an abundance of caution and commitment to consumer safety. The potential for contamination was discovered through routine testing, prompting the immediate recall.

Consumers are strongly advised not to consume the recalled shrimp. Instead, it should be discarded immediately or returned to the place of purchase – any Walmart store – for a full refund.

For further questions or concerns, consumers can contact Orien Seafood Products directly.

If you have consumed the recalled product and are experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, particularly if you are in a high-risk group, please seek medical attention without delay. Your health and safety are paramount, and swift action can prevent more serious complications.