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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Food product

Whole Oysters in Water under the following brand names: 1) Ralph's Whole Oysters in Water, Net Wt. 8 OZ (226 g) Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Product of Korea; 2) Kroger Whole Oysters in Water Net Wt. 8 OZ (226g) Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

F-1455-2012

May 29, 2012

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Camerican International
Event
Event 62285
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
1) 2709 units; 2) 17,715 units
Official record key
food-enforcement:F-1455-2012

Official wording

Reason: Inspectional evidence and sample analyses as well as reports of food borne illness outbreaks due to norovirus have led FDA to believe that Korean molluscan shellfish and products containing KMS as ingredients are adulterated under Section 40(a)(4) in that they were prepared and held under insanitary conditions, whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rend

Code information: All lots and UPCs

Distribution pattern: Nationwide

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    sample analyses as well as reports of food borne illness outbreaks due to norovirus