World Finer Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1452-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-29

Plain-language summary

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What happened

World Finer Foods is recalling Reese Petite Smoked Oysters because sanitation problems during harvesting in Korea may have allowed the oysters to be exposed to human fecal waste, potentially contaminating them with norovirus.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has consumed this product could be at risk, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and elderly individuals are more vulnerable to serious illness from norovirus.

What to do

Check your pantry for Reese Petite Smoked Oysters with UPC 70670-00575. Do not eat this product—discard it or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps within 1-3 days of consumption.

Product

Reese Petite Smoked Oysters. Distributed by: World Finer Foods, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 USA. Product of Korea, UPC 70670-00575.

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

950 cases

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

UPC 70670-00575; OYSO SY-7 1524; OYSO SY-7 1521; OYSO SY-7 1617; OYSO SY-7 1621.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2013-02-21