CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Aug 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Texas Wild recalled by Galveston Shrimp Company
Galveston Shrimp Company is recalling Texas Wild, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 18 May 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1840-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65116
- Recalling firm
- Galveston Shrimp Company, Galveston, TX
- Brand
- Texas Wild
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 May 2013
- FDA classified
- 20 Aug 2013
- Reported
- 28 Aug 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Shrimp
Timeline
| 18 May 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Aug 2013 | Classified by FDA | +94 days |
| 28 Aug 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Foreign Material
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Texas Wild UPC 16/25 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, TX 77550
Where it was distributed
All product was distributed in Texas.
Questions about this recall
Is Texas Wild recalled?
Yes. Galveston Shrimp Company recalled Texas Wild on 18 May 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1840-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Foreign Material
Which lots are affected?
UPC 27241-45519 lot number 379B
Where was it sold?
All product was distributed in Texas.
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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All 9| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
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| Food | CLASS II | Texas Wild recalled by Galveston Shrimp CompanyTexas Wild | Galveston Shrimp Company | Foreign Material | TX |
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