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Hamburg Importer Recalls Frozen Giant Shrimp Over Antibiotic Residues in Eight German States

Officials flagged elevated oxytetracycline in specific FrischeParadies batches, prompting a precautionary return-and-refund advisory.

Overview

  • The recall covers Feinfrost GmbH’s “Riesengarnelenschwänze” sold in 800-gram bags through FrischeParadies.
  • Labor testing detected elevated oxytetracycline levels, and the company classifies the action as a precaution.
  • Affected packs carry best-before dates 14.09.2026 or 15.09.2026 and lot code VN 391 V 004.
  • Distribution reached Baden-Württemberg, Berlin, Bavaria, Hamburg, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Schleswig-Holstein and Saxony.
  • Consumers are told not to eat the product and to return it for reimbursement, with details posted on lebensmittelwarnung.de and in a FrischeParadies notice.