Whole Oysters: 1) Empress Whole Oysters, NET WT 8 OZ.
Recalling firm: Mitsui Foods Inc
Why it was recalled
As of May 1, Korean shellfish imports have been blocked by the United States because Korean waters may have been polluted. FDA said that all Korean certified shippers of molluscan shellfish were removed from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List. Therefore, FDA said that food distributors, retailers and food service operators should "remove from sale or service, all fresh, frozen and
The exact product
Whole Oysters: 1) Empress Whole Oysters, NET WT 8 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea, UPC 7360000719. 2) Premium Quality Private Selection Whole Oysters, NET WT 8 OZ. Distributed By Inter-American Products, Inc. Cincinnati, OH 45202. Product of Korea, UPC 111081484.
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Original FDA code information
Lot Numbers: 405046-006, 405046-007, 406639-005, 406670-004, 406716-001, 406781-004, 407995-001, 407995-003, 408080-001, 408080-002, 406443-001, 406639-002, 406639-004, 406777-001, 406780-001, 406780-003, 406781-003, 406639-001, 406639-003, 406639-006, 406777-002, 406670-002, and 407995-002.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1715-2012
- Event ID
- 62438
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- May 23, 2012
- Reported
- Jul 11, 2012
- Classified
- Jul 3, 2012
- Terminated
- Jul 8, 2013
- Quantity
- 20,074 cases Empress products: 77,437 Private Select products
- Location
- Norwood, NJ, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
Where it was distributed
Nationwide.
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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