Paramount, California, U.S.A.-based seafood importer Jayone has announced a recall of frozen oyster meat due to “safety reasons.”
The recall notice comes shortly after two other U.S. importers – one in California and one in Utah – recalled frozen half-shell oysters from South Korea due to potential norovirus contamination. Jayone did not specify if norovirus contamination was the reason for its recall, merely noting that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended the recall.
“Cease sale and distribution of all Frozen Oysters with Lot B250206,” Jayone said in the notice posted on the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference web site. ”Quarantine/secure all on-hand inventory of this lot to prevent any further movement.”
Jayone advised its customers to initiate and document a food safety assessment for potential contamination claims related to sold oysters from the recalled lot, and to document customer complaints and adverse events and illnesses. Jayone also asked for a list of customers who received the lot with traceability documentation.
In July, Vernon, California, U.S.A.-based Wang Globalnet recalled 1,200 cases of frozen half-shell oysters labeled “Product of Korea, Pack 144 counts,” with a harvest date of 12 January. This came after the California Department of Public Health notified the company about multiple reported illnesses stemming from the product in the state of Utah, Wang Globalnet said. The oysters, labeled “KR-15, SP,” were distributed in Utah, California, and other U.S. states. Customers may return the purchase for a full refund, the importer stated.
Additionally, Murray, Utah, U.S.A.-based Capital Trading also voluntarily recalled 1,200 cartons of oysters harvested from South Korea with a harvest date of 12 January. The recalled product is marked certification number KR-15-SP and lot number B250112.
The latest trio of oyster recalls follows a March FDA advisory warning restaurants and food retailers about certain oysters from South Korea after a norovirus outbreak in California.
