Oysters — Class II food recall F-1950-2012
Terminated recall by LD Amory & Company, reported 2012-08-29, distributed in AZ, NC, VA. Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus
| Recall number | F-1950-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | LD Amory & Company, Hampton, VA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-05-15 |
| Classified | 2012-08-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-29 |
| Terminated | 2013-06-14 |
| Distributed | AZ, NC, VA |
| Quantity | 60,000 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | norovirus |
Product
Oysters, Frozen IQF, packaged in 5 lb bags, 6x5 lb/cartons, labeled in part ***Product of Korea***
Reason for recall
Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.
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