The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1750-2012·Announced 2012-07-18

Pacific Giant Recalls Korean Frozen Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

Pacific Giant is recalling specific lots of Ocean Manna Korean frozen oysters because they were prepared or packed under insanitary conditions that may have caused contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class II, and the source text explicitly states the products may have been rendered injurious to health due to insanitary conditions, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Giant, Inc. is recalling 27,458 cases of Ocean Manna Korean IQF Oysters and 1/2 shell oysters. The affected products are available in Tiny, Medium, and Large sizes and various pack configurations, including 40x8oz, 10x2lbs, 2lbs, 6x4lbs, 10x4lbs, 30x1lb, and 6x5lbs. The recall covers specific lot codes listed in the agency's structured data, such as C-110427, C-110428, and C-110420.

The recall was initiated because the products have been 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. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

The affected oysters were distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot codes against the list provided by the FDA and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled lots. Pacific Giant, Inc. is the firm responsible for the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ocean Manna Korean IQF Oysters, sizes: Tiny, Medium, Large. Packed: 40x8oz, 10x2lbs, 2lbs, 6x4lbs, 10x4lbs, 30x1lb, 6x5lbs. Item Code: FO/HMART-2LB, FO/HMART-1LB, FO/HMART-8OZ, FO/HMART-5LB, FO/HS-OHS144, FO/LP-OL6X4, FO/HS-0L4, FO/KO-OM4, FO/HS-OM4, FO/LP-OS8, FO/HS-OT8, HS-
Manufacturer
Pacific Giant, Inc
Affected units
27,458

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 (20)

  • Lot Code: C-110427
  • C-110428
  • C-110420
  • C-110419
  • C-110317
  • C-110426
  • C-110411
  • C-110412
  • C-110413
  • C-110330
  • C-110331
  • C-110402
  • C-110415
  • C-110416
  • C-110418
  • C-110421
  • C-110425
  • C-110429
  • C-110216
  • C-110225

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.