Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

AZ Gems, Inc. Jumbo RAW Shrimp, All Natural, Chemical Free, No artificial ingredients recall: elevated levels of chloramphenicol in frozen shrimp

Recall published 9 months ago

elevated levels of chloramphenicol in frozen shrimp

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: elevated levels of chloramphenicol in frozen shrimp

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0401-2026
Published
January 21, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
AZ Gems, Inc.
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
1099 cases
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Product Codes: 231874 4D20 & 231874 4D21 Best By: 4/19/2026 & 4/20/2026
UPC codes
193968006976

Products covered by this recall

Jumbo RAW SHRIMP, All Natural, Chemical Free, No artificial ingredients, NET WT. 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g UPC: 1 93968 00697 6

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 193968006976

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 19
  • 2026

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 231874 4D20

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 32 OZ
  • 2 LB

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

AZ Gems, Inc. — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  3. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: AZ Gems, Inc. — 405 Missouri Ct, Redlands, CA, 92373-8083

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was AZ Gems, Inc. seafood recalled?

elevated levels of chloramphenicol in frozen shrimp elevated levels of chloramphenicol in frozen shrimp

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 193968006976; best-by date 19 or 2026; model number 231874 4D20. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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