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Country Favor recalls Best Taste Brand Salted Shrimp Paste Sauce: allergen risk

June 11, 2025 · Country Favor Class III

Class IIIFDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Reason for the recallProduct contains undeclared FD&C Red #3

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Country Favor
Location
Maspeth, NY
Reported by FDA
June 11, 2025
Recall started
May 20, 2025
Risk class
Class III
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Undeclared allergens

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Best Taste Brand Salted Shrimp Paste Sauce; ING: Shrimp, sugar, salt; COUNTRY FAVOR, INC; PRODUCT OF VIETNAM; Net Weight: 12 oz (350 g)
    Codes: VJF0184

Where it was distributed

CT, GA, IL, IN KS, KY, LA, MA, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, NY

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Country Favor recalled 1 product, including Best Taste Brand Salted Shrimp Paste Sauce; ING: Shrimp, sugar, salt; COUNTRY FAVOR, INC; PRODUCT OF VIETNAM; Net Weight: 12 oz (350 g).

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared FD&C Red #3

What does Class III mean?

FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Where was it sold or shipped?

CT, GA, IL, IN KS, KY, LA, MA, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, NY

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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