Assi Brand Korean Oysters Recalled for Insanitary Conditions
Korean Farm, Inc. is recalling Assi Brand oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a risk of contamination with filth.
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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential contamination with filth or injury to health without reported illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Korean Farm, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Assi Brand Korean Oysters. The products affected include IQF Oysters 3lbs, Oyster Block, Oysters 8 oz - Tiny, and IQF Oysters 20 oz - Tiny. The recall covers 638 cartons distributed nationwide in the US.
The recall was initiated because the oysters were prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions. According to the FDA, these conditions mean the products may have become contaminated with filth or may have been rendered injurious to health.
Consumers who have purchased these specific items should check their packaging for the listed UPC and Lot numbers. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- IQF Oysters 3lbs, Assi Brand, Item# 20083K,10x3 lb; Oyster Block, Assi Brand, item# 20085K, 30x1 lb; Oysters 8 oz - Tiny, Assi Brand, item# 20086, 40x8 oz; IQF Oysters 20 oz - Tiny, Assi Brand, item#20093, 20x20 oz.
- Manufacturer
- KOREAN FARM, INC.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Affected units
- 638
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 (6)
- IQF Oysters 3lbs: UPC # 10081652200830
- LOT # DO10921. Oyster Block: UPC # 10081652200854
- LOT # DO10921. IQF Oysters 8 oz: UPC # 10081652200861
- LOT # C-110304
- DO11071. IQF Oysters 20 oz: UPC # 10081652200939
- LOT # DO11021.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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