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FDA Food recall · Reported April 18, 2018

Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002

Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. This product is cold smoked and low salt an…

Recall #
F-1007-2018
Affected scope
219/2.25 oz vacuum pouches and 28/16 oz vacuum pouches
Initiated
March 30, 2018
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Taylor Shellfish Co recalled Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 470… - a moderate-severity action.

Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 470… was recalled by Taylor Shellfish Co in April 18, 2018. Reason: Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be p…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1007-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Taylor Shellfish Co issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be p….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
April 18, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1007-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1007-2018) was formally reported on April 18, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 30, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Taylor Shellfish Co is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bay Center, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 219/2.25 oz vacuum pouches and 28/16 oz vacuum pouches.

The documented reason for this recall is: Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. This product is cold smoked and low salt and will not meet the minimum standard of … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: distributed in OR and WA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

219/2.25 oz vacuum pouches and 28/16 oz vacuum pouches

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002

Reason for recall

Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. This product is cold smoked and low salt and will not meet the minimum standard of Water Phase Salt % for vacuum pouch processing or consumption. Consumption of this product without maintaining the temperature below 38 degrees F may lead to the introduction of Clostridium botulinum toxin.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1007-2018
Date reported April 18, 2018
Date initiated March 30, 2018
Recalling firm Taylor Shellfish Co
Firm location Bay Center, WA
Affected scope 219/2.25 oz vacuum pouches and 28/16 oz vacuum pouches
Distribution distributed in OR and WA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002. Recalled by Taylor Shellfish Co. Units affected: 219/2.25 oz vacuum pouches and 28/16 oz vacuum pouches.
Why was this product recalled?
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, are recalled because the product is not intended to be packaged in a vacuum pouch. This product is cold smoked and low salt and will not meet the minimum standard of Water Phase Salt % for vacuum pouch processing or consumption. Consumption of this product without maintaining the temperature below 38 degrees F may lead to the introduction of Clostridium botulinum toxin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 18, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1007-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: distributed in OR and WA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1007-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported April 18, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.