CLASS III Food recall · Reported 27 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Northern Catch Fancy Whole Oysters recalled by Camerican International
Camerican International is recalling Northern Catch Fancy Whole Oysters, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 29 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-1456-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62285
- Recalling firm
- Camerican International, Paramus, NJ
- Brand
- Northern Catch
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 15 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 27 Jun 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Norovirus
- Product category
- Oysters & Shellfish
Timeline
| 29 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Inspectional evidence and sample analyses as well as reports of food borne illness outbreaks due to norovirus have led FDA to believe that Korean molluscan shellfish and products containing KMS as ingredients are adulterated under Section 40(a)(4) in that they were prepared and held under insanitary conditions, whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rend
Product as listed by the FDA
Northern Catch Fancy Whole Oysters Net Wt. 8 OZ (227g) Distributed by the Aldi Inc., Batavia, IL 60510 Product of Korea
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: Aldi
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Inspectional evidence and sample analyses as well as reports of food borne illness outbreaks due to norovirus have led FDA to believe that Korean molluscan shellfish and products containing KMS as ingredients are adulterated under Section 40(a)(4) in that they were prepared and held under insanitary conditions, whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rend
Which lots are affected?
OBYL MY7 0427, OBYL MY7 0503, OBYL MY7 0507, OBYL MY7 0512, OBYL MY7 0515, OBYL MY7 0518, OBYL MY7 0519, OBYL MY7 0521, OBYL MY7 0524, OBYL MY39 0505, OBYL MY39 0506, OBYL MY39 0511, OBYL MY39 0513, OBYL SY7 0422, OBYL SY7 0429, OBYL SY7 0521, OBYL SY7 0524, OBYL SY7 0525, OBYL SY39 0510, OBYL SY39 0512, OBYL TY7 0426, OBYL TY7 0427, OBYL TY7 0501, OBYL TY7 0521
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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 62285This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Whole Oysters in Water under the following brand names recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Whole Oysters in Water under the following brand names recalledfollowing | Camerican International | Norovirus | Nationwide | |
| CLASS III | Smoked Oysters In cottonseed oil sold under the following recalledfollowing | Camerican International | Norovirus | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS III | Whole Oysters in Water under the following brand names recalledfollowing | Camerican International | Norovirus | Nationwide |
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