IQF Oysters (Wanchese) – Insanitary Harvesting Conditions (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Oysters, IQF Standard, packed in 5 lb polyethlene bags, further packaged as 2 bags/box and 6 bags/box, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company 2000 Northgate Commerce Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23435*** Product of S Korea***
Brand
Wanchese Fish Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch codes: 29780 29737 27982 27988 27591 27592 27593 27594 27595 27173
Products Sold
Batch codes: 29780 29737 27982 27988 27591 27592 27593 27594 27595 27173
Wanchese Fish Company is recalling Oysters, IQF Standard, packed in 5 lb polyethlene bags, further packaged as 2 bags/box and 6 bags/bo due to Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or w. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, DE, FL, KS, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA
Page updated: Jan 7, 2026