Oysters & Shellfish recalls

There are 319 oysters & shellfish recalls on record in the United States, going back to 2012, with the most recent reported on 12 Aug 2026. 6 are still listed as ongoing by the FDA or USDA. The most common reason is listeria. 130 were Class I, the most serious level, where use could cause serious harm.

Total recalls319since 2012
Last 12 months6reported
Class I13041% of total
Ongoing6latest 12 Aug 2026

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 130 41%Class II 153 48%Class III 36 11%

Why oysters & shellfish is recalled

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Ongoing oysters & shellfish recalls

6 active

All oysters & shellfish recalls, newest first

319 total

If you have recalled oysters & shellfish

Match the lot code, best-by date or UPC on your package to the codes on the recall page. If it matches, do not eat it: return it for a refund or discard it, and clean surfaces it touched. For Listeria, Salmonella or E. coli recalls, watch for symptoms for several weeks and contact a doctor if they appear.