The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1430-2012·Announced 2012-06-20

King & Prince Seafood Recalls Mrs. Friday's Breaded Oysters for Insanitary Conditions

King & Prince Seafood is recalling Mrs. Friday's Gourmet Breaded Oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.

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, aligning with the Moderate severity rating for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

King & Prince Seafood is recalling 3,531 cases of Mrs. Friday's brand, Gourmet Breaded Oysters, Small 26-34 CT, Ready to Fry, Net Wt 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg). 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 Item #053822 and specific lot numbers including 0154K, 0168K, 0176K, 0217K, 0243K, 0257K, 0298K, 0308K, 0348K, 1007K, 1077K, 1116K, 1138K, 1166K, 1222K, 1277K, 2005K, 2045K, 2070K, and 2103K. The product was distributed in California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers against the list provided. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Mrs.Friday's brand, Gourmet Breaded Oysters, Small 26-34 CT, Ready to Fry, Net Wt 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg).
Manufacturer
King & Prince Seafood
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
3,531

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 (20)

  • Item #053822
  • Lot #0154K
  • 0168K
  • 0176K
  • 0217K
  • 0243K
  • 0257K
  • 0298K
  • 0308K
  • 0348K
  • 1007K
  • 1077K
  • 1116K
  • 1138K
  • 1166K
  • 1222K
  • 1277K
  • 2005K
  • 2045K
  • 2070K

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by King & Prince Seafood 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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