The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1724-2012·Announced 2012-07-11

Aldi Recalls Canned Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

Aldi is recalling specific lots of canned oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions that may have contaminated the product.

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 agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Aldi Inc. is recalling 116,533 cartons of Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters and SeaNet Fancy Whole Oysters. The recalled product consists of 8-ounce cans, with 12 cans per carton, and is a product of Korea. The recall covers all lots of both brand names sold between February 20, 2009, and May 29, 2012.

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 affected products were distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have these products in their possession should check the UPC code 0 41498 11984 3 and the sale dates to determine if they are affected. The source text does not specify a particular action for consumers, such as returning the product or discarding it, but the recall is active for the specified lots.

The recalled product

Product
Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters and SeaNet Fancy Whole Oysters; Net Wt. 8 oz (227g) cans, 12 cans per carton; Distributed by Aldi Inc., Batavia, IL 60510-1477; Product of Korea; UPC 0 41498 11984 3
Manufacturer
Aldi Inc
Affected units
116,533

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)

  • All lots of both brand names sold between February 20
  • 2009 and May 29
  • 2012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.