SSPI Mid-Atlantic, Inc recalls 1. Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spiced Shrimp (12 oz) UPC 5240700804 Sell by 9/8/2021 & 9/12/2021. Labeled containers 2.
Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spiced Shrimp (12oz, 2.25lb, 5lb) sold with undeclared sulfites. Recall covers specific UPCs and sell dates. Consumers should check labels and contact manufacturer.
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Undeclared sulfites
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What happened, in plain English
Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spiced Shrimp products with undeclared sulfites are being recalled. Sulfites can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, making this recall important for those with sulfite allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14154-dickies-seafood-cooked-shrimp-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14154-dickies-seafood-cooked-shrimp-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0986-2021
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“Dickies Seafood Cooked Shrimp Recall: Undeclared Sulfites Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14154-dickies-seafood-cooked-shrimp-recall-undeclared-sulfites-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0986-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0986-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Sulfites are natural preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The shrimp products were sold without declaring sulfites on their labels, which is a regulatory violation.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled shrimp products between September 8-12, 2021, are affected. Those with sulfite allergies are at higher risk of allergic reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC codes 5240700804 (12 oz) and 5240700806 (2.25 lb) sold by September 12, 2021. The 5 lb bags sold without labels in specific stores are also included.
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Dickies Seafood- Product
1. Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spiced Shrimp (12 oz) UPC 5240700804 Sell by 9/8/2021 & 9/12/2021. Labeled containers 2.- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the UPC codes 5240700804 or 5240700806 on the packaging, or check for unlabeled 5 lb bags sold in specific stores.
Questions people ask
Why is this shrimp being recalled?
The shrimp products contain undeclared sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What is the specific hazard?
Undeclared sulfites in the shrimp products can trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to sulfites.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for UPC codes 5240700804 (12 oz) or 5240700806 (2.25 lb) sold by September 12, 2021, or unlabeled 5 lb bags sold in specific stores.
Contact Dickies Seafood
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dickies Seafood to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0986-2021 — Dickies Seafood 1. Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spiced Shrimp (12 oz) UPC 5240700804 Sell by 9/8/2021 & Hello, I own a 1. Dickies Seafood Cooked & Spiced Shrimp (12 oz) UPC 5240700804 Sell by 9/8/2021 & 9/12/2021. Labeled containers 2. that is covered by recall F-0986-2021 from Dickies Seafood. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0986-2021 (September 10, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0986-2021 to see it in context.
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