CLASS III Food recall · Reported 11 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters recalled by Aldi
Aldi is recalling Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters and SeaNet 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-1724-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62289
- Recalling firm
- Aldi, Batavia, IL
- Brand
- Northern Catch
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 5 Jul 2012
- Reported
- 11 Jul 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Oysters & Shellfish
Timeline
| 29 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Jul 2012 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 11 Jul 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
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
Northern Catch Harvest of the Sea Fancy Whole Oysters and SeaNet Fancy Whole Oysters; Net Wt. 8 oz (227g) cans, 12 cans per carton; Distributed by Aldi Inc., Batavia, IL 60510-1477; Product of Korea; UPC 0 41498 11984 3
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: Aldi
Questions about this recall
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?
All lots of both brand names sold between February 20, 2009 and May 29, 2012
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.
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