Company recalling shrimp

A company is recalling cooked butterfly shrimp because it may be contaminated with bacteria that causes illnesses.

The product is cooked butterfly tail-on whiteleg shrimp distributed by AFC Distribution Corp. of California. The shrimp may be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal illnesses.

The shrimp has been distributed to groceries in dozens of states, including New Mexico and Texas.

Those with questions may contact AFC’s recall team at (866) 467-8744 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time on weekdays or emailing [email protected].