Taylor Shellfish Co Recalls Smoked Oysters in Vacuum Pouches Due to Botulism Risk
Taylor Shellfish Co recalls Original Smoked Oysters in vacuum pouches (2.25 oz or 16 oz) because improper packaging risks botulism. Products may cause food poisoning if kept above 38°F.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Taylor Shellfish Co is recalling smoked oysters sold in vacuum pouches due to a risk of botulism if the product is not kept below 38°F. This happens because the vacuum pouch packaging isn't suitable for cold-smoked oysters, which can lead to harmful bacteria growth. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19286-taylor-shellfish-co-recalls-smoked-oysters-in-vacuum-pouches-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19286-taylor-shellfish-co-recalls-smoked-oysters-in-vacuum-pouches-due · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1007-2018
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“Taylor Shellfish Co Recalls Smoked Oysters in Vacuum Pouches Due to Botulism Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19286-taylor-shellfish-co-recalls-smoked-oysters-in-vacuum-pouches-due. Based on FDA recall #F-1007-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1007-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The oysters are cold-smoked and low-salt, but vacuum pouches aren't designed for this type of product. If the oysters are kept above 38°F, Clostridium botulinum bacteria can grow and produce a toxin that causes botulism.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Taylor Shellfish Co's Original Smoked Oysters in vacuum pouches (2.25 oz or 16 oz) with UPC 47094 20002. People storing these oysters above 38°F are at higher risk of botulism.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for vacuum pouch packaging with net weight 2.25 oz or 16 oz. Look for UPC 47094 20002 and lot number 18-033CK (use by 07-28-18).
- Brand
Taylor Shellfish Co- Product
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Temperature
Ensure the oysters are kept below 38°F to prevent botulism risk.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Oregon and Washington.
FDA distribution: “distributed in OR and WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Oregon, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled oysters?
Keep them below 38°F to reduce botulism risk. If they're above 38°F, discard them immediately.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1007-2018 (March 30, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1007-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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