Frozen Oyster IQF
Reason Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.
Frozen Oyster Blocks recall
Recalled by Hanmi Incorporated · Columbia, MD, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.
Pathogen: Norovirus
A highly contagious virus, often linked to shellfish and fresh produce.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
Frozen Oyster, Blocks, Wang Brand, 1 lb, packed in plastic bags, 24 bags/case, Item No.: 01356.
Quantity: 110 cases
Food: Seafood & fish
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
all codes distributed prior to May 12, 2012
Where it was sold
Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia
FDA's distribution note: The products were distributed to VA, MD, and PA
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Hanmi Incorporated
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 26, 2012
- In FDA report of
- Aug 1, 2012
- Terminated
- Feb 8, 2013
- FDA recall number
- F-1806-2012 · event 62587
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
Also recalled with it (1 more product)
FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.
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