# FDA recall F-0724-2016

> **Eastland Food Corporation** · Class II · food recall initiated 2015-10-20.

## Product

Maesri Brand Shrimp Powder, 6.oz

## Reason for recall

The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Eastland Food Corp. that they analyzed a sample of the shrimp powder and determined that the product contained FD&C Yellow #6, but the label failed to declare its presence. Yellow #6 can cause an allergic reaction for a small population of individuals.

## Distribution

The shrimp powder is manufactured in Thailand and imported to the United States by Eastland. Eastland then distributes the shrimp powder nationwide to retail stores.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-0724-2016
- **Recalling firm:** Eastland Food Corporation
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2015-10-20
- **Report date:** 2016-03-16
- **Termination date:** 2016-03-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Jessup, MD, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-0724-2016

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-0724-2016. Retrieved 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-0724-2016. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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