The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2102-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Interstate Seafood Recalls Frozen Half Shell Oysters Due to Insanitary Conditions

Interstate Seafood is recalling 5,512 cases of frozen half shell oysters because they were prepared under insanitary conditions, posing a potential health risk.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (food prepared under insanitary conditions) where specific injuries or illnesses have not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Interstate Seafood Inc is voluntarily recalling 5,512 cases of Frozen Half Shell Oyster meat I.Q.F, 5x4lbs (144pieces/case). The recall is being conducted because the oysters have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions. This process may have resulted in contamination with filth or rendered the product injurious to health.

The affected product is identified by Lot Number GL06256. The recall covers distribution in the United States, specifically in California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot number and product description. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Interstate Seafood is the recalling firm responsible for this action.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Half Shell Oyster meat I.Q.F, 5x4lbs (144pieces/case).
Affected units
5,512

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)

  • Lot Number: Oyster Half Shell: GL06256.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Interstate Seafood 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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Same manufacturer · Interstate Seafood Inc

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