Update: More Thailand black tiger shrimp recalled due to undeclared sulphites

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling more Thailand black tiger shrimp sold in Richmond and B.C. after it identified “additional product information” during a food safety investigation.

In an updated recall notice issued June 23, the agency said Thailand black tiger shrimp Size 16-20 from Searay Food Inc. is being recalled because they contain sulphites, which aren’t declared on the label.

People with a sensitivity to sulphites should not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction, the recall notice states, adding that there have been no reported reactions associated with this product.

The recall notice states that people with sensitivity to sulphites should not consume – and distributors, retailers and food establishments such as restaurants should not sell or use – the recalled products.

The recalled product includes:

CFIA first issued a food recall warning on June 3 for Thailand black tiger shrimp products from Searay Foods Inc., which also contained sulphites not listed on the label.

However, a food safety investigation identified additional products and the recall warning was updated on June 23. As the agency conducts its investigation, other products may be recalled.

According to the recall notice, CFIA is also verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.