Thousands of Pounds of Shrimp Recalled Over Listeria Risk—Check Your Freezer

More than 44,000 pounds of packaged shrimp sold under the Bornstein Seafoods brand are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacterium that poses serious health risks, particularly to the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. While no illnesses have been reported, consumers are advised to check their freezers for specific lot codes associated with the affected shrimp products.

The recalled items include cooked and peeled ready-to-eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat in 1-pound and 5-pound bags distributed under various item and lot numbers. Though the shrimp was shipped primarily to distributors and retailers in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, it may have reached stores across the country through secondary distribution. Consumers are urged to be especially cautious if they have recently purchased frozen shrimp.

The contaminated product was identified through the company’s routine food safety testing, which detected the bacteria in a sample taken during processing. In response, Bornstein Seafoods has stopped distribution of the affected shrimp and launched an investigation to determine the source of the contamination.

Listeria infection can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and flu-like illness in healthy individuals, but for pregnant women, it can result in miscarriage or stillbirth. The recall includes shrimp under item numbers ZMU41-1003, ZMU41-1007, ZMU41-1015, and ZMU41-1019 with various lot codes. Customers should look for the lot numbers printed at the bottom of the packaging or on the lower left corner of the master case label. Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store for a full refund and can contact Bornstein Seafoods by email with questions.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from Bornstein Seafoods Inc. press release issued June 10, 2025.

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