CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Oysters, Frozen IQF recalled by LD Amory &

LD Amory is recalling Oysters, Frozen IQF, distributed in Arizona, North Carolina, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll codes
Quantity recalled60,000 lbs

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-1950-2012
FDA event ID
62623
Recalling firm
LD Amory, Hampton, VA
Brand
Oysters
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 May 2012
FDA classified
20 Aug 2012
Reported
29 Aug 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Norovirus
Product category
Oysters & Shellfish

Timeline

15 May 2012Recall initiated by company
20 Aug 2012Classified by FDA+97 days
29 Aug 2012Published in enforcement report+9 days

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

Reason for recall

Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.

Product as listed by the FDA

Oysters, Frozen IQF, packaged in 5 lb bags, 6x5 lb/cartons, labeled in part ***Product of Korea***

Where it was distributed

The products were distributed to AZ, NC, and VA.

ArizonaNorth CarolinaVirginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Molluscan shellfish may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.

Which lots are affected?

All codes

Where was it sold?

The products were distributed to AZ, NC, 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 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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