CLASS III Food recall · Reported 20 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chicken of the Sea Whole Oysters recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods
Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling Chicken of the Sea Whole Oysters, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-1432-2012
- FDA event ID
- 61977
- Recalling firm
- Tri-Union Seafoods, San Diego, CA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 14 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 20 Jun 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 26 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Published 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
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Oysters supplied by Chicken of the Sea under the Chicken of the Sea, Pacific Pearl, and Ace of Diamonds brands because the products have 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
1) Chicken of the Sea Whole Oysters, 12 units per case, 8oz., UPC 4800000267; 2) Ace of Diamonds Whole Oysters 24 units per case, UPC 7760015508
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the US.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Oysters supplied by Chicken of the Sea under the Chicken of the Sea, Pacific Pearl, and Ace of Diamonds brands because the products have 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 codes only
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the US.
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 61977| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Pacific Pearl Smoked Oyster Water recalled by Tri-Union SeafoodsPacific Pearl | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS III | Chicken of the Sea Whole Oysters Pieces recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide |
More recalls from Tri-Union Seafoods
All 9| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Processing Deviation | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Processing Deviation | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna, Case recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods | Tri-Union Seafoods | Foreign Material | FL, GA |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Brand chunk white albacore tuna in water recalledSea | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide |