True World Foods Recalls Frozen Oyster Meat for Insanitary Conditions
True World Foods San Francisco LLC is recalling frozen oyster meat packed by Dong Won Mul San Co. due to insanitary conditions that may have contaminated the product.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score according to the rubric, particularly given the risk of contamination with filth or injury to health.
Plain-English summary
True World Foods San Francisco LLC is recalling 4 lb boxes of Frozen Oyster Meat IQF (Z4). The product was packed by Dong Won Mul San Co. in Tongyeong-City, Gyeongsangnam-Do, and imported by Ayana Group, Inc. in Washington, CA. The specific code number for the recalled product is OYS0550.
The recall was initiated because the product was prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions. These conditions may have caused the product to become contaminated with filth or rendered it injurious to health.
The recalled product was distributed to restaurants in Northern California. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific code number and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen Oyster Meat IQF (Z4) 4 lb box Packed by Dong Won Mul San Co. Tongyeong-City, Gyeongsangnam-Do. Imported by Ayana Group, Inc. Washington, CA
- Manufacturer
- True World Foods San Francisco LLC.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
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)
- Code number OYS0550
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by True World Foods San Francisco LLC. 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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