Canned Shrimp Recalled after Complaints for Leaking Cans

Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans.  The GEISHA Medium Shrimp is packaged in a 4oz. metal can, with UPC 071140003909. The one lot being recalled is LGC12W12E22; BEST BY: MAY/12/2026 and this code appears on the bottom of the product can.  This could be an underprocessing issue, which then it is a risk for Clostridium botulinum.  Other issues could be improper seaming.  Another issue could be thermophilic spoilage.  As an imported product coming from Thailand or other location, exposure to hot conditions during shipment could result in the growth of thermophilic sporeforming spoilage organisms.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kawasho-foods-usa-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-single-lot-geisha-medium-shrimp-4oz-because
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 26, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 26, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Shellfish
Reason for Announcement:  Potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum
Company Name:  Kawasho Foods USA, Inc.
Brand Name:  GEISHA
Product Description:  GEISHA Medium Shrimp, 4 oz can

Company Announcement

Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.

The Product was distributed to retail stores (Walmart, Associated Food Stores, Stater Bros Markets, Safeway, Albertsons) in California, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

The GEISHA Medium Shrimp is packaged in a 4oz. metal can, with UPC 071140003909. The one lot being recalled is LGC12W12E22; BEST BY: MAY/12/2026 and this code appears on the bottom of the product can.

Consumers should not use this product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled. No illnesses or other adverse consequences have been reported to date in connection with this product.

Consumer who have purchased this product are urged to return to place of puchase for a full refund. If you have any question regarding this recall, please contact us at (212)841-7400 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) or via email at info@geishabrand.com.