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

Oyster Recall Summary Various brands of oysters sold across Canada may contain Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacteria that can cause illness if the oysters are eaten raw. The recall affects oysters distributed nationwide. This is classified as a Class III recall, which means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health effects.

Reason

Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Classification

Class III

Category

food recall

Country

Canada

Agency

Health Canada

Recall date

2017-06-01

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from Health Canada

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5dae4c41-a932-4023-9748-844e74fbffb1