CLASS III Food recall · Reported 20 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Canned oysters recalled by Crown Prince

Crown Prince is recalling Canned oysters, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC 073230000522, Case Code 00073230010521, CPI Item # 052.
Quantity recalled177,371 total for all products in Event

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1425-2012
FDA event ID
62001
Recalling firm
Crown Prince, Rowland Heights, CA
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
30 May 2012
FDA classified
14 Jun 2012
Reported
20 Jun 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

30 May 2012Recall initiated by company
14 Jun 2012Classified by FDA+15 days
20 Jun 2012Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

Product as listed by the FDA

Canned oysters. Crown Prince Whole Boiled Oysters, 8 oz. Each case is 8oz/12.

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide to distributors and retail.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Canned oysters recalled?

Yes. Crown Prince recalled Canned oysters on 30 May 2012. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1425-2012.

Why was it recalled?

The product has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

Which lots are affected?

UPC 073230000522, Case Code 00073230010521, CPI Item # 052.

Where was it sold?

Distributed nationwide to distributors and retail.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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