CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Oct 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Breaded, frozen shrimp recalled by Gourmet Express Marketing

Gourmet Express Marketing is recalling Breaded, frozen shrimp, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Aug 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Code: 6483004
Quantity recalled856 lbs in 2 and 3 lbs units

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1913-2013
FDA event ID
66102
Recalling firm
Gourmet Express Marketing, Addison, IL
Brand
Breaded
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
1 Aug 2013
FDA classified
23 Sep 2013
Reported
2 Oct 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Product category
Shrimp

Timeline

1 Aug 2013Recall initiated by company
23 Sep 2013Classified by FDA+53 days
2 Oct 2013Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Packages of breaded shrimp failed to declare shellfish (shrimp) and wheat allergens.

Product as listed by the FDA

Breaded, frozen shrimp packaged in plastic bags labeled in part: BREADED SHRIMP; NET WEIGHT; 2.0 LBS or 3 LBS

Where it was distributed

US: Nationwide (IL, IN, MI, MO, NY, OH)

Nationwide IllinoisIndianaMichiganMissouriNew York

Questions about this recall

Is Breaded, frozen shrimp recalled?

Yes. Gourmet Express Marketing recalled Breaded, frozen shrimp on 1 Aug 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1913-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Packages of breaded shrimp failed to declare shellfish (shrimp) and wheat allergens.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Code: 6483004

Where was it sold?

US: Nationwide (IL, IN, MI, MO, NY, OH)

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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