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A company is recalling some brands of frozen cooked shrimp after they have been related to several cases of salmonella .
It is the company Avanti Frozen Foods that distributed shrimp under the brands 365, Censea, Chicken of the Sea CWNO, Hannaford, Meijer, Honest Catch, Open Acres and Waterfront Bistro .
The affected packages were imported between December of 2020 and February 2021, but may have been sold in stores recently , according to a statement from the FDA . Some of the packages may come with a cocktail sauce.
Reported cases of salmonella linked to frozen shrimp were registered in Arizona and Nevada but the shrimp were sold nationwide , according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So far two people have been hospitalized.
CDC advises do not eat, sell or serve the recalled frozen cooked shrimp supplied by Avanti Frozen Foods .
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the frail or elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain . Symptoms can begin between six hours and six days after ingesting the bacteria and according to the CDC, most people recover without treatment within four to seven days. According to CDC data salmonella causes some Average deaths per year in the United States.
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If you have bought any product from the affected packages You can return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund .
If you have more questions you can call the company at + 914023310260 or + 914023310261 at any time between 10 and the 16 hours.
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