F-1716-2012 Class III Terminated
FDA food recall F-1716-2012 was initiated by Mitsui Foods Inc on May 23, 2012 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: As of May 1, Korean shellfish imports have been blocked by the United States because Korean waters may have been polluted. FDA said that all Korean certified shippers of molluscan shellfish were remo… The recall status is terminated (terminated July 8, 2013). Affected quantity: Private Select brand products: 77,437 cases; Empress 20,074.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Food
- Report Date
- July 11, 2012
- Initiation Date
- May 23, 2012
- Termination Date
- July 8, 2013
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- Private Select brand products: 77,437 cases; Empress 20,074
Product Description
Smoked Oysters: 1) Empress Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, NET WT 3.75 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea, UPC7360000713. 2) Premium Quality Private Selection Smoked Oysters In Cottonseed Oil, NET WT 3.75 OZ. Distributed By Mitsui Foods Inc. Norwood NJ 07648 Product of Korea. Farm Raised, UPC 111081484.
Reason for Recall
As of May 1, Korean shellfish imports have been blocked by the United States because Korean waters may have been polluted. FDA said that all Korean certified shippers of molluscan shellfish were removed from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List. Therefore, FDA said that food distributors, retailers and food service operators should "remove from sale or service, all fresh, frozen and
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide.
Code Information
Lot Numbers: 405046-006, 405046-007, 406639-005, 406670-004, 406716-001, 406781-004, 407995-001, 407995-003, 408080-001, 408080-002, 406443-001, 406639-002, 406639-004, 406777-001, 406780-001, 406780-003, 406781-003, 406639-001, 406639-003, 406639-006, 406777-002, 406670-002, and 407995-002.