Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On recalled due to chemical contamination

Victoria, Australia

Update June 17th, 2026:
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has updated the recall notice to clarify that the recall was initiated following the detection of the prohibited veterinary drug Nitrofurazone (SEM) in the affected Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On product.

Source: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)


June 14th, 2026:
ASO United Pty Ltd has issued a recall for its Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On due to chemical contamination with Nitrofurazone (SEM), which is a veterinary drug that should not be present in food. The product was sold in Asian grocers and independent retail stores across Victoria, Australia.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

PRODUCT: Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On
- Packaged in 1kg boxes.
- It has a best-before date of 28/03/2028.
- Specific details such as lot numbers and UPC codes were not provided.

The recall was initiated after the discovery of the contamination. The recall was announced on June 13th, 2026.

Source: www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert/aso-united-pty-ltd-cooked-scampi-shrimp-head-shell-1kg