The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1792-2012·Announced 2012-08-01

Pacific American Fish Recalls Korean Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

Pacific American Fish Company is recalling specific lots of Korean Oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.

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 agency classification is FDA Class II, and the source text explicitly states the product may have been rendered injurious to health, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk conditions.

Plain-English summary

Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling specific lots of Korean Oysters. The affected products include Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm (OYS101), Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm (OYS102), and Oyster Meat Tiny 8oz IQF Farm (OYS105). The recall involves 17,749 units distributed nationwide in the US.

The recall was initiated because the product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions. This situation may have caused the product to become contaminated with filth or rendered it injurious to health.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their lot numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice. If the lot numbers match, consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm, OYS102, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Tiny 8oz IQF Farm, OYS105, 40/8oz.,
Manufacturer
Pacific American Fish Co Inc
Category
Food — Shellfish
Hazard
Affected units
17,749

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)

  • PAFCO Code: OYS101
  • Lot#: 202096-2
  • 212034-2
  • 202492-1
  • 212037-2
  • 203120-2
  • 212707-2
  • 204046-1
  • 212708-2
  • 204515-2
  • 213968-2
  • 204643-2
  • 214832-1
  • 204919-2. PAFCO Code: OYS102
  • Lot # 202096-1
  • 208529-1
  • 202492-4
  • 208529-4
  • 203120-1
  • 211541-1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Pacific American Fish Co Inc 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.

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