Ocean Group Inc.

Recall #F-1442-2012 · Initiated 2012-06-02

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Ocean Group Inc. is recalling oyster products from Korea because they may have been stored or prepared in unclean conditions that could allow harmful contamination. The recall includes frozen oysters and half shell oysters sold in California.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these oyster products is potentially at risk, especially people with weakened immune systems, young children, and pregnant women.

What to do

Check your freezer for Ocean Group oyster products purchased from California. If you have any of these products, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to your retailer. Contact Ocean Group Inc. with questions about whether your specific purchase is affected.

Product

half shell Oysters, 144pc/cs

Reason for recall

Ocean Group is recalling tiny IQF oysters, large IQF oysters, and half shell oysters from Korea because the products have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

Quantity affected

240 units

Distribution

California

Lot / code info

Lot#209003, 208497, 209628, 209683

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-09-06