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High Liner Foods Inc.

Recall #F-1846-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

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What happened
High Liner Foods recalled frozen breaded raw oysters because they were made with oysters from South Korea that may have come from polluted waters. The FDA had stopped approving oyster shipments from South Korea for this reason.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed this product could potentially be at risk, particularly people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and those with liver disease.
What to do
Check your freezer for the FPI Brand Frozen Breaded Raw Oysters (SKU 89695, 10 lb bags) and do not eat them. If you have this product, throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.
Product
Fishery Products International (FPI) Brand : Frozen Breaded Raw Oysters, Net Wt. 10 lbs (4.54 kg) Manufactured by: High Liner Foods, Portsmouth, NH 03801 SKU#: 89695
Reason for recall
The product was manufactured with Korean Molluscan Shellfish which are considered adulterated as they may have been harvested from polluted waters. FDA revoked approval status for all Molluscan shellfish shippers from South Korea as of May 1, 2012.
Quantity affected
2,048 cases
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
All lot codes from May 2010
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2012-08-06

Recalling firm

High Liner Foods Inc.
1 Highliner Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
United States

Recall classification

Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.

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