A New York company has announced the recall of some of its canned shrimp because of a concern that the product was under-processed, which could potentially lead to spoilage or bacterial growth.
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. announced the recall of one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. due to reports of swelling, leaking and bursting cans. In a news release, the company said the product might have been under-processed, “which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.”
The shrimp was sold at Walmart, Associated Food Stores, Stater Bros Markets, Safeway and Albertsons in California, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.
The impacted lot is packaged in a 4-ounce metal can with UPC 071140003909. The lot recalled is LGC12W12E22; BEST BY: MAY/12/2026. The code appears on the bottom of the can.
The company said the product is at risk of growing Clostridium botulinum, which is the toxin that causes botulism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, botulism can cause difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis or death.
The company said that customers should not eat the product, even if the can does not look damaged and the shrimp does not look or smell spoiled. Anyone who purchased the product is asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions can be directed to (212) 841-7400 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or via email to info@geishabrand.com.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product.
