64,000 Pounds of Frozen Shrimp Recalled Across US Over Alarming Contamination

If you recently bought frozen shrimp, check your freezer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 64,000 pounds of shrimp sold nationwide due to the presence of undeclared sulfites.

The recalled shrimp came from Tri-Union Frozen Products, LLC, under the brand Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, based in El Segundo, California, and was distributed to Whole Foods Market locations across the country.

Here are the details of the recalled product:

• Product name: Raw P&D Tail-On White Shrimp
• Product description: Frozen shrimp packaged in 5lb frozen IQF blocks—4 blocks per case. Unlabeled generic case packaging.
• UPC number: 1 08432370 0405 5
• Recall number: H-0068-2025
• Lot numbers: 669/18WH/124; 669/19WH/134; 669/20WH/144; 669/30VH/127; 669/01HH/003; 669/03HH/011
• Best by dates: Jul 18, 2026; Jul 19, 2026; Jul 20, 2026; Sep 30, 2026; Oct 01, 2026; Oct 03, 2026
  

The recall was announced on May 6, 2025, and classified as a Class I recall on June 24, 2025. According to the FDA, a Class I recall means "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

Sulfites can cause asthma attacks and allergic reactions, including wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, sneezing, and skin reactions. According to the Cleveland Clinic, individuals with asthma or sulfite sensitivity are more likely to have a reaction to sulfites. If you experience any of these symptoms after consuming the affected product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

If you bought the recalled shrimp, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it immediately.