Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Khee Trading, Inc. Product is Frozen Half Shell Oysters in 15-16 pound blocks recall: Imported oysters potentially contaminated with Norovirus

Recall published 9 months ago

Imported oysters potentially contaminated with Norovirus

The hazard: Microbial contamination

A micro-organism that should not be in this product was found in it, which is why the batch is being pulled rather than quietly reworked.

What the notice says: Imported oysters potentially contaminated with Norovirus

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0482-2026
Published
February 11, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Khee Trading, Inc.
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
7,306 cases across all recalled lots
Distribution
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, Texas
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot number: B250222 (Harvest Date: 2/22/2025) (Best By: 2/22/2027) B250310 (Harvest Date: 3/10/2025) (Best By: 3/10/2027) B250327 (Harvest Date: 3/27/2025) (Best By: 3/27/2027) B250330 (Harvest Date: 3/30/2025) (Best By: 3/30/2027) B250331 (Harvest Date: 3/31/2025) (Best By: 3/31/2027) B250226 (Harvest Date: 2/26/2025) (Best By: 2/26/2027) B250213 (Harvest Date: 2/13/2025) (Best By: 2/13/2027) B250416 (Harvest Date: 4/16/2025) (Best By: 4/16/2027) B250418 (Harvest Date: 4/18/2025) (Best By: 4/18/2027)
UPC codes
850040844054

Products covered by this recall

Product is Frozen Half Shell Oysters in 15-16 pound blocks. Packaged in generic brown cardboard boxes. Side panel reads: HAFL SHELL OYSTER Spec: 144PCS; Imported by: Khee Trading Inc., Compton, CA Side panel reads: Method of harvest: Farm Raised Country of Origin: Republic of Korea UPC: 850040844054

Check your product

The notice names 13 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 850040844054

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • B250222

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 22
  • 2027
  • 10
  • 27
  • 30
  • 31
  • 26
  • 13
  • 16
  • 18

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 16 pound

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

Khee Trading, Inc. — A micro-organism that should not be in this product was found in it, which is why the batch is being pulled rather than quietly reworked.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. Read the official notice for the organism named — the advice for Listeria, Salmonella and hepatitis A is not the same.
  3. If anyone who ate it is unwell, mention the recall and the date by name when you call a clinician.
  4. Bag and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Khee Trading, Inc. — 19905 S Susana Rd, Compton, CA, 90221-5726

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Khee Trading, Inc. seafood recalled?

Imported oysters potentially contaminated with Norovirus Imported oysters potentially contaminated with Norovirus

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850040844054; lot code B250222; best-by date 22 or 2027. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, Texas.

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