Global Commodities Inc AAHU BARAH Dry Fig Recall: Undeclared Sulfites Hazard
Global Commodities Inc recalls 1 lb dry figs from Pakistan due to undeclared sulfites. Consumers should check best before date (Dec 2019) and contact for details.
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What happened, in plain English
Global Commodities Inc is recalling 1-pound dry figs from Pakistan because they contain undeclared sulfites. This could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to sulfites. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21899-global-commodities-inc-aahu-barah-dry-fig-recall-undeclared-sulfites.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21899-global-commodities-inc-aahu-barah-dry-fig-recall-undeclared-sulfites · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2371-2017
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“Global Commodities Inc AAHU BARAH Dry Fig Recall: Undeclared Sulfites Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21899-global-commodities-inc-aahu-barah-dry-fig-recall-undeclared-sulfites. Based on FDA recall #F-2371-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2371-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Sulfites are chemicals used in food preservation that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The presence of undeclared sulfites means some consumers may not be aware they are in the product.
Who’s affected
People who bought the 1 lb dry figs from Pakistan with a best before date of December 2019 are affected. Those with sulfite allergies are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'AAHU BARAH, DRY FIG', net weight 1 lb, and best before date December 2019. The product was manufactured in Pakistan.
- Brand
Global Commodities Inc- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the product name 'AAHU BARAH, DRY FIG', net weight 1 lb, and best before date December 2019.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
FDA distribution: “NY, NJ, MA & VA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-2371-2017 (March 31, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2371-2017 to see it in context.
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