The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1728-2012·Announced 2012-07-18

Rhee Brothers Frozen Boiled Baby Clams Recalled for Norovirus Contamination

Rhee Brothers Incorporated is recalling frozen boiled baby clams from South Korea due to potential Norovirus contamination. The product was distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Norovirus) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Rhee Brothers Incorporated is voluntarily recalling 211 cartons of Clams, Frozen Boiled Baby, in shell, 10 oz packages (item #20699K, UPC 081652 206996). The product is a product of South Korea and was distributed nationwide. The recall is being conducted because the frozen clams may be contaminated with Norovirus.

The product is not date coded. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific item number and UPC listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Clams, Frozen Boiled Baby, in shell, 10 oz packages, 24 pkgs/carton, item #20699K. UPC 081652 206996.
Manufacturer
Rhee Brothers Incorporated
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
211

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)

  • Product is not date coded.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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