Camerican International

Recall #F-1454-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-29

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Smoked oysters sold under the Fredmeyer, Ralph's, and Kroger brand names have been recalled because they may be contaminated with norovirus. The oysters were produced in Korea under unsanitary conditions that allowed them to become contaminated.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be at risk, particularly those with compromised immune systems, young children, and elderly individuals.

What to do

If you have purchased smoked oysters under the Fredmeyer, Ralph's, or Kroger brand names, do not eat them—discard them or return them to the store. If you have consumed this product and experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, contact your doctor or poison control.

Product

Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil sold under the following brand names: 1) Fredmeyer Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil Net Wt 3.75 oz (106 g) Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Product of Korea; 2) Ralph's Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil Distributed by Inter-American Products Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Product of Korea; 3) Kroger Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil , Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202, Product of Korea

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

Quantity affected

1) 4600 units; 2) 7112 units; 3) 63,884 units

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

All lots and UPCs Best by date 2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2013-06-21