CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Oysters, Breaded IQF recalled by Wanchese Fish

Wanchese Fish is recalling Oysters, Breaded IQF, 20, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 9 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch: 27585 27586 27587 27588 27589

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-1727-2012
FDA event ID: 62338
Recalling firm: Wanchese Fish, Suffolk, VA
Brand: Oysters
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 May 2012
FDA classified: 6 Jul 2012
Reported: 18 Jul 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

9 May 2012	Recall initiated by company
6 Jul 2012	Classified by FDA	+58 days
18 Jul 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

Distributed oysters were harvested from waters in South Korea, from which products had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions or where it may have become contaminated with filth, or where it may have been rendered injurious to health.

Product as listed by the FDA

Oysters, Breaded IQF, 20-25 count, packed in 2 lb polyethylene bags, 5 bags/carton, and labeled in part ***Wanchese Fish Company, 2000 Northgate Commerce Parkway Suffolk, VA 23435***Product of S Korea***

Where it was distributed

Product were distributed to NY, SC, KS, PA, DE, TN, NC, FL, NJ, AL, and VA.

Alabama Delaware Florida Kansas North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Oysters, Breaded IQF, 20 recalled?

Yes. Wanchese Fish recalled Oysters, Breaded IQF, 20 on 9 May 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1727-2012.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Batch: 27585 27586 27587 27588 27589

Where was it sold?

Product were distributed to NY, SC, KS, PA, DE, TN, NC, FL, NJ, AL, and VA.

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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