Icybay Cooked Langostinos Recall

March 14, 2008 | Reviewer: Abi Jones

Icy Bay Langostinos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Boston, MA — March 14, 2008 — Slade Gorton & Co is issuing a voluntary recall of its “ICYBAY” cooked, ready to eat, frozen Langostinos because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The product retails in one pound, clear plastic package marked with UPC 0-73129-61672-8 on the top and with an expiration date of June 2009 and is distributed under the brand name of “ICYBAY”. The product also was distributed to wholesale accounts, also under the “ICYBAY” brand, in five pound clear plastic packages containing either 70-90 count, 90-125 count or 120-150 count. This recall involves production dates of July 18, 2007 through August 13, 2007 and/or Julian dates of 199 through 232.

Cooked Langostino

The recalled “ICYBAY” cooked langostinos were distributed to retailers in Massachusetts and Maryland, over the course of the past several weeks. The majority of the retail distribution was removed from shelves immediately upon notice of the potential of contamination. The recalled “ICYBAY” cooked langostinos were distributed to wholesalers in Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased one pound packages of “ICYBAY” cooked langostinos are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-225-1573.

Source: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/slade03_08.html
Hat tip: Matthew at UsabilityWorks.org
Langostino image courtesy of Virgirm

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8 Responses to “Icybay Cooked Langostinos Recall”

Lisa on March 14th, 2008

SWEET JESUS that thing is frightening!!! I take it those things that look like black beans are its eyeballs? Man, THIS, THIS is why I do NOT eat things that come out of the sea!

::hides in corner::
Crow on March 15th, 2008

Here is a cute one: http://www.seawater.no/fauna/Leddyr/langfinger2.htm
http://www.seawater.no/fauna/Leddyr/langfinger1.htm

Langostino is a fancy name for squat “lobster.”
Abi Jones on March 15th, 2008

Lisa - What really makes the photo is the artist’s caption: ¡Que ojitos más bonitos tienes abuelita!

Which translates to ‘What beautiful eyes you have, grandmama!’

There’s nothing quite like a crustacean version of a classic children’s story.
Lisa on March 17th, 2008

I want nothing to do with any of this!

For the love of all that is holy, will someone please review something so the picture of the demon sea dweller with the bean eyes gets pushed mercifully off the top of the page?

Can’t sleep….it….will….eat…..me……
Maywither Dragon on March 17th, 2008

Should have been recalled for being gross!
Abi Jones on March 17th, 2008

@Lisa - Sorry this was up for so long. I didn’t feel good today, so the thought of even looking at this site was enough to make me queasy.

@Maywither - Gross and delicious. They’re really just very small lobsters. Also, you might want to avoid reading the Chuck Palahniuk book Survivor.
Lisa on March 18th, 2008

@ Abi - You didn’t have any of these langostinos, did you?!

I hope you’re feeling better.
Lisa on March 18th, 2008

@ Crow - I HATE YOU