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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1726-2012/FDA enforcement
Wanchese Fish Company·Food·May 9, 2012

Oysters, Iqf Select, Packed in 5 lb Polyethlene Bags, Further Packaged as 2 Bags/box and 6…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    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…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANY, SC, KS, PA +7 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWanchese Fish Company
Recalling firmWanchese Fish CompanySuffolk, VA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Batch codes: 29734 29737 29437 29438 29254 28973 28964 28965 28966 28790 28791 28792 28782 28788 28789 28644 28393 28394 28395 27982 27988 27673 27680 27550 27549 27151 27074 27111 27112 27113 27068 27069 27070
Distribution area
NYSCKSPADETNNCFLNJALVA

Product were distributed to NY, SC, KS, PA, DE, TN, NC, FL, NJ, AL, and VA.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 18, 2012
FDA recall numberF-1726-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wanchese Fish Company initiated this food recall on May 9, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product were distributed to NY, SC, KS, PA, DE, TN, NC, FL, NJ, AL, and VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.

Oysters, Iqf Select, Packed in 5 lb Polyethlene Bags, Further Packaged as 2 Bags/box and 6… was made or distributed by Wanchese Fish Company in Suffolk, VA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1726-2012, dated July 18, 2012.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 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

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 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.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Oysters, Iqf Select, Packed in 5 lb Polyethlene Bags, Further Packaged as 2 Bags/box and 6… recall?

Wanchese Fish Company recalled Oysters, Iqf Select, Packed in 5 lb Polyethlene Bags, Further Packaged as 2 Bags/box and 6… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1726-2012. 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…

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 Wanchese Fish Company 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-1726-2012. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.