Five Star Shellfish Inc. brand oysters (Malpeque, Conway Pearls, Blackberry and Gooseberry) sold in sizes including 100-count, 25-count (UPC 8 97848 00001 5) and 2.5 lb (UPC 8 97848 00018 3) with harvest/process date 22-JUNE-26, shipping dates 22–23-JUNE-26, harvest location PEI 1Q and various grades are affected. They were recalled after Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results found possible Salmonella contamination. Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute the recalled products; throw them out or return them to the place of purchase, and contact your healthcare provider if you think you became sick.
What's being recalled
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Companies: Recalling firm: Five Star Shellfish Inc..
How to identify it
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Malpeque oysters; Size: 100 count; UPC: None; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 22-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Mix/Std
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Malpeque oysters; Size: 100 count; UPC: None; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Mix/Std
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Malpeque oysters; Size: 100 count; UPC: None; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Sm/Std
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Malpeque oysters; Size: 25 count; UPC: 8 97848 00001 5; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Standard; BB: 22-JULY-26
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Malpeque oysters; Size: 2.5 lbs; UPC: 8 97848 00018 3; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Standard; BB: 22-JULY-26
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Conway Pearls oysters; Size: 100 count; UPC: None; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 22-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Choice
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Conway Pearls oysters; Size: 100 count; UPC: None; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Choice
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Blackberry oysters; Size: 100 count; UPC: None; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Choice
Brand: Five Star Shellfish Inc.; Product: Gooseberry oysters; Size: 100 count; UPC: None; Codes: Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Choice
The hazard
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
What to do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Where it was sold
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
The official notice
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