Camerican International Recalls Smoked Oysters Due to Norovirus Contamination
Camerican International is recalling smoked oysters in cottonseed oil due to insanitary conditions and norovirus contamination risks.
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 a remote probability of adverse health consequences. Although norovirus is mentioned, the agency's classification places this in the moderate severity range per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Camerican International is voluntarily recalling specific brands of smoked oysters in cottonseed oil, including Fredmeyer, Ralph's, and Kroger. The product is a Korean product distributed nationwide. The recall involves approximately 75,596 units across three brand variations.
The FDA determined that the Korean molluscan shellfish and products containing them are adulterated under Section 40(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This determination was based on inspectional evidence, sample analyses, and reports of foodborne illness outbreaks due to norovirus. The agency believes the products were prepared and held under insanitary conditions, potentially leading to contamination with filth.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands and best-by dates listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall is classified as Class III by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil sold under the following brand names: 1) Fredmeyer Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil Net Wt 3.75 oz (106 g) Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Product of Korea; 2) Ralph's Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil Distributed by
- Manufacturer
- Camerican International
- Category
- Food — Shellfish
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)
- All lots and UPCs Best by date 2013
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Camerican International 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 →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Camerican International
See all →- HighAldi Northern Catch Oysters Recalled for Norovirus Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2012-06-27
- HighFDA Recalls Korean Whole Oysters in Water Due to Norovirus Risk
FDA (Food) · 2012-06-27
Same hazard · norovirus
See all →- HighFrozen half shell oysters recalled over potential norovirus contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-02-11
- HighFrozen raw half shell oysters recalled over potential norovirus contamination
FDA (Food) · 2025-09-24
- HighFrozen half shell oysters recalled over potential norovirus contamination
FDA (Food) · 2025-08-27
- HighFrozen half shell oysters from lot B250112 recalled over norovirus risk
FDA (Food) · 2025-08-27
- High