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The FDA reported that since July 21, 2021, additional cases have been identified in this outbreak, and this investigation was reopened. At least one ill person consumed shrimp that were not a part of the Avanti Frozen Foods of India’s initial recall. Due to this new information, on August 10, 2021, the FDA asked the firm to expand its initial recall to prevent additional illnesses. On August 13, 2021, Avanti Frozen Foods of India expanded its recall of frozen cooked shrimp to include frozen cooked shrimp products imported into the U.S. from November 2020 to May 2021. Since Avanti Frozen Foods expanded its recall, downstream recalls have been initiated for sushi products containing recalled shrimp sold in California. The current recall includes the following brands: 365, 265, AHOLD, BIG RIVER, CENSEA, CHICKEN OF THE SEA, COS, FOODLION, HOS, HARBOR BANKS, HONEST CATCH, CWNO, HANNAFORD, FIRST STREET, NATURE’S PROMISE,  SAND BAR, SEA COVE, WATERFRONT BISTRO, WELLSLEYFARMS,  OPEN ACRES, and MEIJER. As of August 17, 2021, there were 9 illnesses, and 3 hospitalizations in the following states: AZ (2), MI (2), NV (4), RI (1) @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-weltevreden-shrimp-april-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

According to the FDA, Genji Pacific LLC (Allentown, PA) has recalled an estimated 1490 trays of Sushi Products from Whole Foods Market Stores in the state of California after an earlier recall for Frozen Shrimp by Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd, caused by suspected Salmonella contamination in the primary Frozen Shrimp ingredient. The products are packed in clear lid containers, with labels indicating the product name, ingredients, and best by date. The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd expanded their recall to a particular Lot of frozen shrimp received by Mai Sushi at some of our California locations. Although these products have a shelf life of 1 day, the firm is initiating this recall to ensure customer safety. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/genji-pacific-llc-alert-shrimp-sushi-rolls-relation-shrimp-recall-initiated-avanti-frozen-foods-due

The FDA reported that on 8/14/2021, Mai Cuisine Inc., of Allentown, PA, is voluntarily recalling 67 packs of 12pc Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll WR purchased in the state of California only. The recall relates to the Shrimp recall expansion initiated by Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd, due to potential Salmonella contamination in frozen shrimp. The products are packed in clear lid containers. There are 12pc Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll. The products were sold from Mai Sushi counters inside Target stores in northern California. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd expanded their recall to a particular Lot of frozen shrimp received by Mai Sushi at some California locations. Although these products have a shelf life of 1 day, the firm is initiating this recall to ensure customer safety. All affected Mai Cuisine Inc. products are intended for customers to consume immediately upon purchase and have a shelf life of 1 day. However, to ensure the safety of our customers, Mai Cuisine Inc. has initiated this voluntary recall. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mai-cuisine-inc-alert-shrimp-sushi-rolls-relation-shrimp-recall-initiated-avanti-frozen-foods-due

Hostess Brands, LLC voluntarily recalls Hostess® Soft White Hamburger Buns and Soft White Hot Dog Buns due to the product’s potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. The products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution after the company became aware of this issue from its co-manufacturer, Best Harvest Bakeries, through Best Harvest Bakeries’ environmental monitoring program. To date, Hostess Brands has received no reports of illness related to this issue. The recall is limited to some lots of Hostess® Soft White Hamburger Buns and Soft White Hot Dog Buns, which were sold to distributors, convenience stores, and other retail stores throughout the United States. As Best Harvest Bakeries only manufactures some Hostess® hamburger buns and hot dog buns for Hostess Brands, no other Hostess® products are affected, including Hostess® bread and bagel products. @ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210813005440/en/