World Finer Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1451-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-29

Plain-language summary

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What happened

World Finer Foods is recalling Reese Medium Smoked Oysters because the oysters may be contaminated with norovirus due to inadequate sanitation controls during harvesting in Korea. This means the oysters could potentially cause foodborne illness if consumed.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed or has this product is at potential risk, though people with weakened immune systems, older adults, and young children are more vulnerable to serious illness from norovirus.

What to do

Check your pantry for Reese Medium Smoked Oysters with UPC 70670-00600 and do not eat them. Throw away the product or return it to the store where you purchased it. If you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

Reese Medium Smoked Oysters. Distributed by: World Finer Foods, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 USA. Product of Korea. UPC 70670-00600.

Reason for recall

According to information published by the FDA: Because of inadequate sanitation controls, the molluscan shellfish harvested from Korean waters may have been exposed to human fecal waste and have the potential to be contaminated with a norovirus.

Quantity affected

900 cases

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

UPC 70670-00600; OYSO MY-7 1523; OYSO MY-7 1521; OYSO My-7 1618; OYSO; OYSO MY-7 1621.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2013-02-21