CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ducktrap Smoked Shrimp in both and Tubs recalled

Ducktrap River of Maine is recalling Ducktrap Smoked Shrimp in both and Tubs, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Numbers: 533004 to 537005. Explanation of coding: The lot # coding is (538003 for example) - 5 year (2015), 38 week, 00 batch during the day if more than one batch produced, 3 day of the week, 1 is Sunday so 3 would be Tuesday.

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1530-2016
FDA event ID: 72375
Recalling firm: Ducktrap River of Maine, Belfast, ME
Brand: Ducktrap
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 6 Oct 2015
FDA classified: 16 Jun 2016
Reported: 22 Jun 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Shrimp

Timeline

6 Oct 2015	Recall initiated by company
16 Jun 2016	Classified by FDA	+254 days
22 Jun 2016	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Environmental sampling detected Listeria in the environment.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Ducktrap Smoked Shrimp in both 6oz and 16oz Tubs

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed nationwide.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Ducktrap Smoked Shrimp in both and Tubs recalled?

Yes. Ducktrap River of Maine recalled Ducktrap Smoked Shrimp in both and Tubs on 6 Oct 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1530-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Environmental sampling detected Listeria in the environment.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Numbers: 533004 to 537005. Explanation of coding: The lot # coding is (538003 for example) - 5 year (2015), 38 week, 00 batch during the day if more than one batch produced, 3 day of the week, 1 is Sunday so 3 would be Tuesday.

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed nationwide.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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