LOW RISK Terminated F-1455-2012

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

Recalled by Camerican International

Classification

Class III — Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws.

Reason for Recall

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

Product Details

Product Quantity
1) 2709 units; 2) 17,715 units
Product Type
Food
Code Info
All lots and UPCs
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Company Location
Paramus, NJ, 07652-1452

Timeline

Report Date
06/27/2012
Recall Initiated
05/29/2012
Classification Date
06/15/2012
Termination Date
06/21/2013

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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