Certain Pacific Oysters Recalled Due To A Marine Biotoxin Which Causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (psp)

Recall Summary Certain Pacific Oysters sold across Canada contain a marine biotoxin that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. The biotoxin is a naturally occurring substance found in seawater that accumulates in shellfish. This is a Class I recall, meaning the product poses a serious health risk.

Reason

Marine biotoxin

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

Canada

Agency

Health Canada

Recall date

2017-10-16

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from Health Canada

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/80c4ca2b-a688-4328-9697-0dc09fe9727a