A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Censea Inc recalls A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp due to Salmonella detection. Check lot numbers and distribution states for details.
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What happened, in plain English
Censea Inc is recalling A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp because Salmonella has been detected in the product. The affected items are 4-pound cases of headless tiger shrimp that must be kept frozen at 0 degrees F. Consumers should check their freezers to see if they have the specific lot number involved in this recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23221-a-pac-farm-raised-shrimp-recalled-for-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23221-a-pac-farm-raised-shrimp-recalled-for-salmonella-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0738-2017
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“A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp Recalled for Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23221-a-pac-farm-raised-shrimp-recalled-for-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0738-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0738-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The presence of Salmonella in the shrimp poses a risk of foodborne illness if the product is consumed without being cooked thoroughly to kill the bacteria. Infection can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Who’s affected
Consumers in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Virginia, and Kentucky who purchased the recalled shrimp are likely affected. Individuals who consume raw or undercooked shrimp are at higher risk for Salmonella infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp, a product of Vietnam, in 4 lb (64 oz) packages. The specific item is Headless Tiger Shrimp with UPC code APAC 8/12 ct. Check the lot number on the packaging; the recalled lot is 38453NK.
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A-PAC- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
NY, NJ, RI, MA, TX, IL, CT, VA, KY
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0738-2017 | A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp, A Product of Vietnam, Keep Frozen At 0 Degrees F (-18 Degrees Celsius), Net Weight 4 lbs (64 oz). Above UPC Code: APAC 8/12 ct Headless Tiger Shrimp; Lot 38453NK | 1,100 cases |
| F-0739-2017 | A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp, A Product of Vietnam, Keep Frozen At 0 Degrees F (-18 Degrees Celsius), Net Weight 4 lbs (64 oz). Above UPC Code: APAC 4/6 ct Headless Tiger Shrimp; Lot 38452NK | 6 cases |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the shrimp
Do not eat the recalled A-PAC Farm Raised Shrimp, as it may contain Salmonella.
Discard or return the product
The recall record does not specify a remedy such as a refund or replacement, so consumers should dispose of the product safely.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 9 states.
FDA distribution: “NY, NJ, RI, MA, TX, IL, CT, VA, KY” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.9 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0738-2017 (September 9, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0738-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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