# Salmonella alert for Ocean Sea frozen shrimp in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salmonella-alert-for-ocean-sea-frozen-shrimp-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-08-08T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) issued a food safety alert regarding Ocean Sea brand frozen cooked peeled shrimp (prawns) due to the presence of Salmonella spp. in a specific batch. 

The affected product originates from Honduras, is packaged in 200-gram units, and carries lot number X1392618BUXX with a best-before date of November 2027. The alert was initiated following reports from health authorities in Andalusia via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).

Consumers are advised to discard the product and not consume it. Health authorities recommend seeking medical attention if symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or headache occur after consumption. Experts noted that re-contamination may occur during handling, cooling, or packaging after the initial thermal treatment.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Ocean Sea frozen prawns recalled in Spain due to Salmonella

Spain's AESAN has issued a food alert for Ocean Sea frozen cooked peeled prawns (lot X1392618BUXX) due to Salmonella contamination risks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ocean-sea-frozen-prawns-recalled-in-spain-due-to-salmonella

### 2026-08-05: Spain's AESAN issues salmonella alert for Ocean Sea frozen shrimp

Spain's food safety agency AESAN warned that Ocean Sea frozen peeled cooked shrimp (lot X1392618BUXX) are contaminated with salmonella and should not be eaten; consumers should discard the product and seek care

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-aesan-issues-salmonella-alert-for-ocean-sea-frozen-shrimp

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