Please note, tropical shrimp sold at Aldi are recalled. These crustaceans are believed to be contaminated by the “flesh-eating” bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Discover the lot concerned.
Please note, whole tropical shrimp from the Golden Seafood brand are subject to a recall. Sold at Aldi, these seafood could contain the dangerous bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Doctissimo details which product is affected and explains the procedure to follow.
Whole tropical shrimp: details of the affected product
On the product label, you can find the following information:
- Product category: Food
- Product subcategory: Fishing and aquaculture products
- Product brand name: GOLDEN SEAFOOD
- Model names or references: WHOLE RAW FROZEN TROPICAL SHRIMP 400G
- Product identification:
- GTIN 26048741 Lot VN 089 V 101NTSF17 ALDIFR 23057B Minimum durability date 10/22/2025
- Packaging: 400G
- Start/end date of marketing: From 03/18/2024 to 06/05/2024
- Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the freezer
- Health mark: DL 89
- Geographical sales area: Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Centre-Val de Loire, Grand-Est, Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’ azure
- Distributors: ALD
What are the risks of such consumption?
These prawns have been recalled because they may contain the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Belonging to the same family as cholera, it is found all over the world, in warm salty or brackish waters. You can therefore be infected when you consume contaminated seafood like these prawns.
Symptoms of a bacteria-related infection Vibrio vulnificus can result in gastrointestinal disorders but also in severe non-intestinal disorders in sensitive people or people with pre-existing chronic conditions. Furthermore, skin infections are likely to occur from pre-existing injuries when handling products.
For your health, it is therefore recommended not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. You can also benefit from a refund until January 7, 2024. For any further information, please contact the following number: 09.69.36.69.36.