CLASS III Food recall · Reported 27 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Reese Medium Smoked Oysters recalled by World Finer Foods
World Finer Foods is recalling Reese Medium Smoked 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-1451-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62276
- Recalling firm
- World Finer Foods, Bloomfield, NJ
- Brand
- Reese
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 15 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 27 Jun 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Norovirus
- Product category
- Oysters & Shellfish
Timeline
| 29 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 27 Jun 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
According to information published by the FDA: Because of inadequate sanitation controls, the molluscan shellfish harvested from Korean waters may have been exposed to human fecal waste and have the potential to be contaminated with a norovirus.
Product as listed by the FDA
Reese Medium Smoked Oysters. Distributed by: World Finer Foods, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 USA. Product of Korea. UPC 70670-00600.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
According to information published by the FDA: Because of inadequate sanitation controls, the molluscan shellfish harvested from Korean waters may have been exposed to human fecal waste and have the potential to be contaminated with a norovirus.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 70670-00600; OYSO MY-7 1523; OYSO MY-7 1521; OYSO My-7 1618; OYSO; OYSO MY-7 1621.
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 62276This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Reese Petite Smoked Oysters recalled by World Finer Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Reese Petite Smoked Oysters recalled by World Finer FoodsReese Petite | World Finer Foods | Norovirus | Nationwide | |
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