TARGET shoppers have been issued an urgent warning from FDA officials over a recall pulling thousands of meals from shelves.
Over 57,200 frozen meals sold at the retailer contain shrimp that could be life-threatening to those who eat it.
Target shoppers have been warned about an urgent recall impacting the frozen food section (stock)[/caption]
One Frozen, LLC has recalled over 57,000 Good & Gather Southwest Style Burrito Bowl Blend, Frozen, 12oz Bags[/caption]
All packaging details shared under the recall can be found on the back of the bag[/caption]
Shoppers are urged to check their freezers immediately for the recalled product.
One Frozen, LLC, which supplies Target with frozen goods, announced the recall on Wednesday.
It covers six lots of the Good & Gather Burrito bowl blend.
Specifically, the Steam-in-Bag Southwest-Style Burrito Blend containing peppers, onions, black beans, corn and rice.
A number of batches have been found to contain undeclared shrimp, the recall alert stated.
“The product may contain shrimp that was no declared on the ingredient label of the product,” the notice read.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.”
The affected batches were sold across Target stores nationwide from April 17, 2025.
Officials announced the recall after receiving multiple complaints from customers about finding shrimp in their burrito bowl packs.
However, no illnesses linked to the undeclared ingredient have been reported.
Shoppers who fear they may have bought the recalled product should check their freezers and the packaging for the batch and lot information which will reveal if it is part of the recall.
The FDA states the item should not be eaten and shoppers can get a full refund if the Good & Gather Burrito Bowl Blend, Southwest-Style (Frozen) is a 12 oz (340g bag) with a use by date of 08/24/2026.
The lot codes making up the recall are: L5055-1, L5055-2, L5055-3, L5055-4, L5055-5, and L5055-6 and can be found under the nutritional label on the back of the bag.
You also want to look out for UPC: 085239931356.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
Shellfish allergies, when most severe, can cause anaphylaxis in seconds causing breathing difficulties that can prove fatal.
More moderate symptoms of a shellfish allergy include hives, swelling of face and lips, diarrhea, and dizziness.
Shoppers who find they have a recalled item should not eat it and can contact Target Guest Relations for a full refund at (800) 400-0680.
It comes just weeks after the FDA widened another shrimp-related recall impacting major retailers, including Walmart.
Officials have pulled scores of products from shelves in recent weeks over fears that some frozen seafood items contain a radioactive isotope.
Meanwhile, Costco has had to pull a hugely popular sweet treat over health fears.
