Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1454-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Camerican International |
| Report date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | May 29, 2012 |
| Quantity | 1) 4600 units; 2) 7112 units; 3) 63,884 units |
| Location | Paramus, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil sold under the following brand names: 1) Fredmeyer Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil Net Wt 3.75 oz (106 g) Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Product of Korea; 2) Ralph's Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil Distributed by Inter-American Products Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Product of Korea; 3) Kroger Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil , Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202, Product of Korea
Why the product was recalled
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
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.
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