Taylor Shellfish Recalls Original Smoked Oysters Due to Packaging Error
Taylor Shellfish Co is recalling Original Smoked Oysters in vacuum pouches because the packaging method is incorrect for this product type, posing a potential botulism risk if not kept cold.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) and a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Taylor Shellfish Co is recalling Original Smoked Oysters packaged in vacuum pouches. The affected products are available in 2.25 oz and 16 oz sizes with UPC 47094 20002. The recall involves 219 of the 2.25 oz pouches and 28 of the 16 oz pouches. The specific lot number is 18-033CK, with a use-by date of 07-28-18.
The recall is being issued because the product is not intended to be packaged in vacuum pouches. The oysters are cold smoked and low salt, meaning they do not meet the minimum water phase salt percentage standards required for vacuum pouch processing or safe consumption. If the product is consumed without maintaining a temperature below 38 degrees F, it may lead to the introduction of Clostridium botulinum toxin.
The product was distributed in Oregon and Washington. Consumers who have purchased these specific items should check their refrigerators for the identified lot number and use-by date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002
- Manufacturer
- Taylor Shellfish Co
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot # 18-033CK (use by 07-28-18)
Distribution
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