CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Oysters, IQF Standard recalled by Wanchese Fish
Wanchese Fish is recalling Oysters, IQF Standard, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 9 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1725-2012
- 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
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- 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.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Oysters, IQF Standard, packed in 5 lb polyethlene bags, further packaged as 2 bags/box and 6 bags/box, 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.
AlabamaDelawareFloridaKansasNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
Batch codes: 29780 29737 27982 27988 27591 27592 27593 27594 27595 27173
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 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 62338| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Oysters, Breaded IQF recalled by Wanchese FishOysters | Wanchese Fish | Other | 11 states | |
| CLASS II | Oysters, IQF Select recalled by Wanchese FishOysters | Wanchese Fish | Packaging Defects | 11 states |
More recalls from Wanchese Fish
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Oysters, IQF Select recalled by Wanchese FishOysters | Wanchese Fish | Packaging Defects | 11 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Oysters, Breaded IQF recalled by Wanchese FishOysters | Wanchese Fish | Other | 11 states |
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