Texas Shrimp Food Poisoning Lawyer

Multiple recalls have been issued for frozen shrimp that may pose a risk of infections with Salmonella, Vibrio, and other disease-causing microbes.

Need a Texas Shrimp Food Poisoning Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with a Vibrio infection or another type of food poisoning after eating recalled shrimp, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.

Frozen Shrimp Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

In August 2021, Avanti Frozen Foods expanded a recall for frozen shrimp after an outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden.

Health officials closed the outbreak investigation in July 2021, but more illnesses were quickly reported. The outbreak investigation re-opened in August 2021 and now involves frozen shrimp that was sold from November 2020 through May 2021.

The expanded recall includes shrimp sold under the following brand-names:

365
Ahold
Big River
Censea
Chicken of the Sea
COS
CWNO Brand
First Street
Food Lion
Hannaford
Harbor Bank
Honest Catch
HOS
Meijer
Nature’s Promise
Open Acres
Sandbar
Sea Cove
Waterfront Bistro.
Wellsley Farms
WFNO BRANDS

Supermarket Sushi Shrimp Recalled in Texas for Vibrio Infection Risk

March 2020 — AFC Distribution Corp., also known as “AFC Sushi,” has issued a recall for butterfly tail-on shrimp that was used on supermarket sushi in 40 states, including Texas, due to a risk of contamination with the bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

No illnesses were reported as of the recall date on March 13, 2020.

The recall involves the following product:

Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi) — Lot #2019.10.02, utilized in various prepared menu offerings with sell-by dates from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020

Where Was It Sold?

AFC is the largest franchisor of supermarket-based sushi bars in the U.S. The company supplies products to over 3,300 sushi bars in grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers nationwide.

The recalled shrimp was sold in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, AD, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY.

Vibrio Food Poisoning

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacteria that grows in brackish saltwater. It causes gastrointestinal illness in people who eat contaminated shrimp and other shellfish.

An infection with Vibrio typically lasts for 1 to 7 days. Most people recover without needing treatment. Severe illnesses are rare and mostly occur in people with weakened immune systems.

Signs & Symptoms of Vibrio Infection

The symptoms of a Vibrio food poisoning illness usually appear within 24 hours, and may include:

Watery diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Headache
Bloody diarrhea

Need a Shrimp Food Poisoning Lawyer in Texas?

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Collen’s amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas.”

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