Food recall

Gromex Inc. recall: Gromex Camaron Molido (Ground Shrimp)

Gromex Inc., of Passaic, NJ, recalled Gromex Camaron Molido (Ground Shrimp). The FDA's reason: “Camaron Molido Ground Shrimp sampling analysis revealed the product contains undeclared FD&C Red #40 and it also contains unallowed dye: 16255 - Ponceau 4R (E124) - Acid Red 18.” The FDA classified it Class III: it is unlikely to cause harm. The company began the recall voluntarily on April 20, 2015, and the FDA first listed it in its Enforcement Report of June 3, 2015. The FDA has closed the recall: it found the company did all it reasonably could to remove or correct the product.

How serious

Class III

It is unlikely to cause harm

Why

Allergen not on the label

Status

Terminated

Closed June 7, 2017

The recall

Company
Gromex Inc. (Passaic, NJ)
Reason, in FDA's words
“Camaron Molido Ground Shrimp sampling analysis revealed the product contains undeclared FD&C Red #40 and it also contains unallowed dye: 16255 - Ponceau 4R (E124) - Acid Red 18”
Where it was sold
NJ, NY and PA
Recall began
, by the company
FDA classified it
First in an FDA Enforcement Report
FDA event number
71126

The product recalled

As the FDA describes them, with the codes that tell whether a package is part of the recall.

  • F-2322-2015 Class III

    Gromex Camaron Molido (Ground Shrimp), Net Wt. 2 oz., packaged in a clear bag, Mexican Products, Importers & Distributors, UPC 690912620108

    Quantity: 100 lbs.

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Source and notes

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Enforcement Reports (openFDA food recall data) (Public domain (U.S. government work); source U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA), data as of June 3, 2015.

Each week the FDA lists the recalls it has classified in its Enforcement Report, often weeks after the company announced the recall, so a month with five weekly reports tends to count more. Each recall counts once, however many products it covers, in the month FDA first listed it. Class I means the food could cause serious harm or death, Class II temporary or minor harm, and Class III is unlikely to harm anyone. Meat, poultry and most egg products are recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, not the FDA, and aren't included. For what to do with a recalled product, see the FDA's recalls page.