Global Marketing Enterprises, Inc. recalls 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
Global Marketing Enterprises recalls frozen shrimp due to sulfites not being declared on labels. Consumers must check for the product code BO9B21HO16 and ensure it's fully cooked before serving.
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Product label for frozen shrimp does not declare the presence of sulfites.
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What happened, in plain English
Global Marketing Enterprises is recalling frozen shrimp because the product label does not list sulfites. This could affect people with sulfite allergies who might react to the shrimp. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21996-global-marketing-enterprises-shrimp-recall-sulfites-not-listed-on-label.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21996-global-marketing-enterprises-shrimp-recall-sulfites-not-listed-on-label · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2159-2017
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“Global Marketing Enterprises Shrimp Recall: Sulfites Not Listed on Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21996-global-marketing-enterprises-shrimp-recall-sulfites-not-listed-on-label. Based on FDA recall #F-2159-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2159-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The shrimp product does not declare sulfites on its label. Sulfites are common food preservatives that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. This labeling omission means people with sulfite allergies may not know they're consuming sulfites.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the frozen shrimp from Global Marketing Enterprises are affected. Those with sulfite allergies are at higher risk of adverse reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code BO9B21HO16 on the packaging. The shrimp is sold in 1.02 kg (2.24 lb) packages and must be fully cooked before serving.
- Brand
Global Marketing Enterprises- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Label
Look for the product code BO9B21HO16 on the packaging to confirm if it's the recalled item.
Questions people ask
Is this shrimp safe to eat?
The shrimp must be fully cooked before serving. It is safe to eat if cooked properly, but sulfites may be present without labeling.
Do I need to throw out the shrimp?
No, you do not need to throw out the shrimp. Check the label for the product code BO9B21HO16 to confirm if it's the recalled item.
What is the risk of eating this shrimp?
People with sulfite allergies may have adverse reactions if they consume the shrimp without knowing it contains sulfites.
Contact Global Marketing Enterprises
We’ve drafted a message you can send Global Marketing Enterprises to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2159-2017 — Global Marketing Enterprises Global Marketing Enterprises Hello, I own a Global Marketing Enterprises that is covered by recall F-2159-2017 from Global Marketing Enterprises. 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-2159-2017 (March 17, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2159-2017 to see it in context.
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