Oysters imported from South Korea are under scrutiny once again, as a recent recall has been issued in the United States due to potential norovirus contamination.

The recall was announced on May 5 by Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), a seafood distributor based in Vernon, California. The affected products include certain raw frozen oyster half shells, which were imported from South Korea and processed by JBR. This measure follows reports of illnesses and rigorous testing conducted by health authorities.

Consumers can identify the recalled oysters by their lot number, B250106, and a harvest date of January 6, 2025. PAFCO has stated that the recall is part of an ongoing investigation, and they are actively working in conjunction with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to address the situation.

This is not the first instance involving South Korean oysters; just a few months prior, in March, Los Angeles-based seafood wholesaler Sea Win initiated a recall of 650 cases of frozen half-shell oysters. This action followed multiple reports of consumer illnesses linked to these products. The recall was subsequently expanded a few weeks later, but there have been no further updates since March 26, according to the latest information available from the FDA.

Consumers are advised to remain vigilant and avoid consuming raw or undercooked oysters that match the specified lot number and harvest date. For more detailed information, you can visit the official FDA advisory page here.