Various Brands Of Oysters May Be Unsafe For Raw Consumption Due To Vibrio Parahaemolyticus

Oyster Recall Summary Various brands of oysters distributed across Canada may contain Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacterium that can cause illness when oysters are eaten raw. The recall affects oysters sold in Canada and is classified as a Class III recall. People who purchased oysters should check the product details against the recall notice to determine if their purchase is affected.

Reason

Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Classification

Class III

Category

food recall

Country

Canada

Agency

Health Canada

Recall date

2017-06-02

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from Health Canada

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