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Camerican International
Recall #F-1455-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat 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
Recalling firm
Camerican International
45 Eisenhower Dr
Paramus, NJ 07652-1452
United States
Recall classification
Unlikely to cause any adverse health consequences.
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