The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1431-2012·Announced 2012-06-20

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

King & Prince Seafood is recalling Mrs. Friday's Chef Dusted Pacific Oysters because they were prepared or held under insanitary conditions, potentially rendering them injurious to health.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class III, which by definition indicates that consumption or use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

King & Prince Seafood Corp. is recalling 1,627 cases of Mrs. Friday's Chef Dusted Pacific Oysters, 6/1 lb, Net Wt 6 lb (2.72 kg). The product is distributed by King & Prince Seafood Corp. in Brunswick, GA, and is packed in clear plastic bags with no individual labeling. The specific item number is 053826 and the lot number is 0224K.

The recall was initiated because the product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions. The FDA states that these conditions may have caused the product to become contaminated with filth or rendered it injurious to health. The agency has classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that consumption or use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The affected 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 freezers for the specific lot number and item number listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Mrs.Friday's Chef Dusted Pacific Oysters, 6/1 lb, Net Wt 6 lb (2.72 kg), Distributed By: King & Prince Seafood Corp., Brunswick, GA 31521. Product is packed in clear plastic bags with no individual labeling.

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 (2)

  • Item #053826
  • Lot #0224K.

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.

See all 3 products in this recall →