Original Smoked Oysters recalled over botulism risk

Recall date

March 30, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Taylor Shellfish Co recalls Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002

Recall number

F-1007-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Taylor Shellfish Co

Sold / distributed

distributed in OR and WA.

Why it was recalled

Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. This product is cold smoked and low salt and will not meet the minimum standard of Water Phase Salt % for vacuum pouch processing or consumption. Consumption of this product without maintaining the temperature below 38 degrees F may lead to the introduction of Clostridium botulinum toxin.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002