Recalls: Shellfish Distribution Program


Recall Information Received: August 20, 2015

Recall details

Ottawa, August 18, 2015 - Industry is recalling oysters harvested from BC coastal waters on or before August 18, 2015 and intended for raw consumption from the marketplace due to possible Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels and restaurants should not sell or use the recalled product described below.
This recall applies to oysters sold for raw consumption which may have unacceptable levels of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Consumers who are unsure if they have affected oysters should check with their place of purchase.

  • Type: Oysters for raw consumption
  • Size: Various
  • Product Description: All product harvested from BC coastal waters on or before August 18, 2015 which may have unacceptable levels of Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.
  • UPC: None

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