Hokkai Frozen Half Shell Oysters Recalled for Insanitary Conditions
Hong Chang Corporation is recalling Hokkai Frozen Half Shell Oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any specific illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Hong Chang Corporation is voluntarily recalling Hokkai Frozen Half Shell Oysters, 144 pcs/case. The recall was initiated because the product was prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions. This situation may have caused the oysters to become contaminated with filth or rendered them injurious to health.
The recall covers the United States. No specific lot numbers or codes are listed in the notice. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hokkai Frozen Half Shell Oyster, 144 pcs/case.
- Manufacturer
- Hong Chang Corporation
- Category
- Food — Shellfish
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)
- No codes.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Hong Chang Corporation under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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