Ocean Mama Seafood Shrimp Recalled in Alberta and British Columbia for Chemical Hazard

Ocean Mama Seafood brand Easy Peel, Deveined, Shell On Raw Shrimp 26/30 has been recalled in Alberta and British Columbia, according to a notice published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on May 29, 2025. The recall applies to 907-gram packages with the UPC 8 74718 00036 8 and is classified as a Class 3 chemical hazard.

The recall affects retail distribution in Alberta and British Columbia. Local retailers carrying Ocean Mama Seafood products in these provinces are impacted by the CFIA's action.

The CFIA states that retailers in Alberta and British Columbia are advised not to use, sell, serve, or distribute this product. The recalling firm is listed as Frobisher International Enterprises Ltd., according to the agency's notice.

CFIA reports that the recall is due to the detection of 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone in the shrimp. No further information about the chemical or its potential health effects was provided in the posted alert.

The recall has been assigned identification number RA-77515. The notification is categorized under food – fish and seafood on the CFIA website and applies only to Alberta and British Columbia.