CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101 recalled by Pacific American Fish Co

Pacific American Fish is recalling Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101, Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm, OYS102, Oyster Meat Tiny, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesPAFCO Code: OYS101, Lot#: 202096-2, 212034-2, 202492-1, 212037-2, 203120-2, 212707-2, 204046-1, 212708-2, 204515-2, 213968-2, 204643-2, 214832-1, 204919-2. PAFCO Code: OYS102, Lot # 202096-1, 208529-1, 202492-4, 208529-4, 203120-1, 211541-1, 204046-1, 212034-1, 204515-1, 212037-1, 204643-1, 212707-1, 204919-1, 212708-1. PAFCO Code: OYS105, Lot # 196447-1,208527-3, 202096-3, 208529-3, 202492-2, 210285-1, 203120-3, 211051-1, 204046-3, 211541-2, 204515-3, 212037-3, 204643-3, 212708-3.
Quantity recalled17,749 units

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-1792-2012
FDA event ID
38284
Recalling firm
Pacific American Fish, Vernon, CA
Brand
Oyster
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
28 Jun 2012
FDA classified
25 Jul 2012
Reported
1 Aug 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

28 Jun 2012Recall initiated by company
25 Jul 2012Classified by FDA+27 days
1 Aug 2012Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling recalling Korean Oysters because 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

Oyster Meat Med IQF Farm, OYS101, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Large IQF Farm, OYS102, 10/4lbs., Oyster Meat Tiny 8oz IQF Farm, OYS105, 40/8oz.,

Where it was distributed

Nationwide in the US

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO) is recalling recalling Korean Oysters because 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?

PAFCO Code: OYS101, Lot#: 202096-2, 212034-2, 202492-1, 212037-2, 203120-2, 212707-2, 204046-1, 212708-2, 204515-2, 213968-2, 204643-2, 214832-1, 204919-2. PAFCO Code: OYS102, Lot # 202096-1, 208529-1, 202492-4, 208529-4, 203120-1, 211541-1, 204046-1, 212034-1, 204515-1, 212037-1, 204643-1, 212707-1, 204919-1, 212708-1. PAFCO Code: OYS105, Lot # 196447-1,208527-3, 202096-3, 208529-3, 202492-2, 210285-1, 203120-3, 211051-1, 204046-3, 211541-2, 204515-3, 212037-3, 204643-3, 212708-3.

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 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 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 38284

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Oyster Half Shell Farm, OYS107, 144ps/cs recalled.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IIOyster Half Shell Farm, OYS107, 144ps/cs recalledOyster HalfPacific American FishOtherNationwide
CLASS IIBRD Oyster (Kaki) IQF Farm, BRD recalled by Pacific American Fish CoBRD OysterPacific American FishOtherNationwide

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