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…
Health risk
The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. An unlabeled prescription or controlled substance was found in a product sold as food or a supplement.
Action required
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.
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Camerican International initiated this food recall on May 29, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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
Northern Catch Fancy Whole Oysters NET WT was made or distributed by Camerican International in Paramus, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1456-2012, dated June 27, 2012.
Why this is a Class III recall
Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, an unlabeled prescription or controlled substance was found in a product sold as food or a supplement.
FDA definition
The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Product safety recall
Symptoms to watch for
The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.
Higher-risk groups
Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.
What to do now
1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.
Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
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What is the Northern Catch Fancy Whole Oysters NET WT recall?
Camerican International recalled Northern Catch Fancy Whole Oysters NET WT in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1456-2012. 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…
What should I do if I bought this product?
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.
Is the Camerican International recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1456-2012. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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