CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Half Shell Oyster recalled by Sunny Seafoods

Sunny Seafoods is recalling Half Shell Oyster, distributed in Georgia, Massachusetts. The recall was initiated on 7 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll Lots between 1/01/2010 and 3/01/2012.
Quantity recalled150,000 pounds

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-2295-2012
FDA event ID
62480
Recalling firm
Sunny Seafoods, Paramus, NJ
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 May 2012
FDA classified
11 Sep 2012
Reported
19 Sep 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

7 May 2012Recall initiated by company
11 Sep 2012Classified by FDA+127 days
19 Sep 2012Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

This recall was mandatory by the States. Frozen Oysters from Korea is considered adulterated. First found out by one of our customer in NY called Sunny Seafoods on 5/07/12 asking about the recall. Inspector from NY Dept. of Health notified our customer. Oyster farming area in Korea found to be adulterated.

Product as listed by the FDA

Half Shell Oyster Imported By: KORYEO INT'L CORP 200 STEWART AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11237; SPEC 72PCS; COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: REPUBLIC OF KOREA; METHOD OF PRODUCTION: FARM RAISED; ICSSL No. KR-8-SP

Where it was distributed

Massachusetts to Georgia.

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Questions about this recall

Is Half Shell Oyster recalled?

Yes. Sunny Seafoods recalled Half Shell Oyster on 7 May 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2295-2012.

Why was it recalled?

This recall was mandatory by the States. Frozen Oysters from Korea is considered adulterated. First found out by one of our customer in NY called Sunny Seafoods on 5/07/12 asking about the recall. Inspector from NY Dept. of Health notified our customer. Oyster farming area in Korea found to be adulterated.

Which lots are affected?

All Lots between 1/01/2010 and 3/01/2012.

Where was it sold?

Massachusetts to Georgia.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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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