Lower riskFood recall · FDA · Published November 19, 2025
Gusto Group Shrimp Paste Recall: Lead Contamination Risk
Gusto Group recalls shrimp paste products due to high lead levels. Consumers should check for the specific product and follow safety steps to avoid lead exposure.
“Gusto Group Shrimp Paste Recall: Lead Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/6965-gusto-group-shrimp-paste-recall-lead-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #H-0389-2026.
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Nov. 19, 2025, that Gusto Group, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M' because the product tested high for lead. The recall involves 7 cases distributed to Iowa and New Jersey.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Gusto Group
Product: Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M'
Size: 16 oz, 24 count
Packaging: PLastic Jar
Lot code: DPA159
The hazard
According to the FDA, the product tested high for lead. The recall is classified as a Class II hazard.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Santos Brass Langri Cookware Recall: Lead Contamination Risk (2025-11-12), Venzu Traders Cinnamon Powder Recall: Lead Contamination Risk (2025-11-14), and U.S. Trading Company Dragonfly Thai Ginger Powder Recall: Lead Contamination Risk (2026-05-15).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Shrimp Paste (Klong K: 'M', 16 oz, 24 count, plastic jar, 24 packages per case. The recall number is DPA159.
Brand
Gusto Group
Category
Food
FDA recall event · 2 products
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 II
Status
Terminated
Distribution
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: IA, NJ
Look for the product name 'Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M', 16 oz, 24 count, plastic jar, 24 packages per case.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Iowa and New Jersey.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “The recalled product was distributed to the following states: IA, NJ” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Iowa, New Jersey.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #H-0389-2026 (November 19, 2025)
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 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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