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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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).
- Manufacturer
- Interstate Seafood Inc
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- 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
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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