Camerican International

Recall #F-1455-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-29

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What happened

Ralph's and Kroger brand canned whole oysters from Korea are being recalled because they may be contaminated with norovirus (a stomach virus) due to unsanitary conditions during processing. The FDA received reports of illness outbreaks linked to these products.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these oysters could potentially be affected, particularly those with weakened immune systems, older adults, and young children.

What to do

Check your home for Ralph's or Kroger brand 8 oz canned whole oysters in water. If you have them, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you've eaten these oysters and develop stomach symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea within 1-3 days, contact your doctor.

Product

Whole Oysters in Water under the following brand names: 1) Ralph's Whole Oysters in Water, Net Wt. 8 OZ (226 g) Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Product of Korea; 2) Kroger Whole Oysters in Water Net Wt. 8 OZ (226g) Distributed by the Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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) 2709 units; 2) 17,715 units

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

All lots and UPCs

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2013-06-21