The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1427-2012·Announced 2012-06-20

Crown Prince Canned Smoked Oysters Recalled for Insanitary Conditions

Crown Prince Inc is recalling 3-ounce cans of Natural Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil because they were prepared under insanitary conditions.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Crown Prince Inc is recalling 177,371 units of Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil, 3 oz. cans. The product was distributed nationwide to distributors and retail locations. The recall was initiated because the product was prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, which may have resulted in contamination with filth or rendered the product injurious to health.

The affected product is identified by UPC 073230008511, Case Code 00073230228513, and CPI Item # 865. Each case contains 18 three-ounce cans.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Canned oysters. Crown Prince Natural Smoked Oysters in Olive Oil, 3 oz. Each case is 3oz/18.
Manufacturer
Crown Prince Inc
Affected units
177,371

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 (3)

  • UPC 073230008511
  • Case Code 00073230228513
  • CPI Item # 865.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Crown Prince Inc 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →