The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1418-2012·Announced 2012-06-20

Napoleon Canned Smoked Oysters Recalled for Insanitary Conditions

The Napoleon Company is recalling canned smoked oysters prepared under insanitary conditions that may have contaminated the product.

What this means for you

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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is described as potential contamination with filth under insanitary conditions without specific reports of illness.

Plain-English summary

The Napoleon Company is voluntarily recalling 112 cases of Napoleon brand canned Large Smoked Oysters. The product is identified by Item no. 48-313, UPC 0 41253 00313 4, and a Best Before date of May 2015. The cans are labeled with the code OYSO L LY-39 1506.

The recall was initiated because the product was prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions. According to the FDA, these conditions may have caused the product to become contaminated with filth or rendered it injurious to health.

The affected product was distributed in California, Oregon, and Washington. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the label for the specific item number and UPC listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Napoleon canned, Smoked Oysters, Large. Item no. 48-313. Net WT. per can is 3.66 oz (106 g). The UPC is 0 41253 00313 4. The product is labeled in parts: "***NAPOLEON***Large***SMOKED OYSTERS***NET WT. 3.66 OZ (106 g)***INGREDIENTS: SMOKED OYSTERS, SOYA OIL, SALT***PRODUCT
Manufacturer
Napoleon Company, The
Category
Food — Canned 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 (7)

  • BEST BEFORE: MAY 2015
  • Can Code: OYSO L LY-39 1506 Can Code interpretation: OYSO = Smoked Oyters
  • L = Large size
  • LY-39 = Packer Code
  • 1 = Year
  • 5 = Month
  • 06 = Date

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Napoleon Company, The 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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