Frozen oysters recalled for potential Norovirus contamination
Khee Trading, Inc. is recalling frozen half shell oysters potentially contaminated with Norovirus. The product was farm-raised in Korea, imported into the U.S., and distributed across seven states.
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: Norovirus is a high-risk pathogen commonly associated with shellfish contamination. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the contamination was detected in the product, triggering a precautionary FDA Class II recall.
Plain-English summary
Khee Trading, Inc. is recalling Frozen Half Shell Oysters due to potential Norovirus contamination. The oysters are sold in 15-16 pound blocks packaged in brown cardboard boxes labeled "HAFL SHELL OYSTER" with 144 pieces per box, imported from the Republic of Korea.
The recall affects oysters from nine harvest dates between February 13, 2025 and April 18, 2025, with a total of 7,306 cases distributed across California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, Idaho, and Arizona.
Norovirus is a recognized food safety hazard associated with shellfish and can cause acute gastrointestinal illness. Consumers should not consume this product. Those who have already consumed it and experience symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider. Retailers and food service operators should remove the product from inventory and discontinue serving it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Product is Frozen Half Shell Oysters in 15-16 pound blocks. Packaged in generic brown cardboard boxes. Side panel reads: HAFL SHELL OYSTER Spec: 144PCS; Imported by: Khee Trading Inc., Compton, CA Side panel reads: Method of harvest: Farm Raised Country of Origin: Republic of Kor
- Manufacturer
- Khee Trading, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Shellfish
- Hazard
- norovirus
Distribution
Distributed in 7 states:
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- ID
- IL
- NV
- TX
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