The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2159-2017·Announced 2017-05-10

Frozen Shrimp Recalled for Failure to Declare Sulfites

Global Marketing Enterprises is recalling 1,173.19 lbs of frozen farm-raised head-on shrimps because the label does not declare the presence of sulfites.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error regarding sulfites, which fits the rubric for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Global Marketing Enterprises, Inc. is recalling 1,173.19 lbs of 40/50 ct/kg (21/25 ct/lb) Farm Raised Head-On Shrimps. The product is sold in 1.02 kg (2.24 lb) packages and is labeled "Keep Frozen" and "Must be fully cooked before serving." The recall is due to a labeling error where the product label does not declare the presence of sulfites.

The affected product was distributed in Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The specific code for the recalled product is BO9B21HO16. The product was packed by Global Marketing Ent Inc in Chicago, IL.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the code BO9B21HO16. If the product is found, consumers should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
40/50 ct/kg (21/25 ct/lb) Farm Raised Head-On Shrimps, Keep Frozen, Must be fully cooked before serving. 1.02 kg, 2.24 lb. Packed by: Global Marketing Ent Inc, Chicago, IL 60616

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • BO9B21HO16

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Global Marketing Enterprises, Inc.

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