The CDC declares that the outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden in frozen pre-cooked shrimp is over

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden infections linked to the consumption of frozen cooked shrimp manufactured by Avanti Frozen Foods of India is over. As of September 21, 2021, CDC announced that the outbreak was over. There are a total of nine illnesses in four states (AZ (2), MI (2), NV (4), RI (1)). The last illness onset date was July 17, 2021. 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 the state of California in Genji Pacific, Mai Cusine, and Mai Franchising. The expanded recall from August 17, 2021, includes the following brands BIG RIVER, 365, AHOLD, CENSEA, COS, CWNO BRAND, FIRST STREET, NATURE’S PROMISE, HARBOR BANKS, HOS, MEIJER, SANDBAR, SEA COVE, WATERFRONT BISTRO, WELLSLEYFARMS, WFNOBRANDS, FOODLION, and HANNAFORD. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-weltevreden-frozen-pre-cooked-shrimp-april-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Weltevreden: Shrimp (April 2021)
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Weltevreden: Shrimp (April 2021)

FDA’s investigation is complete. CDC declares outbreak over.

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