Bailey’s Crab & Oysters, Port Norris, New Jersey (NJ 89 SS) has initiated a voluntary recall of oyster shell stock

EHS Circular Letter #2008-68


To: Local Directors of Health
Chief Sanitarians
Certified Food Inspectors

From: Tracey Weeks, MS, RS; Food Protection Program


Date: August 26, 2008


Subject: Oyster Recall by a New Jersey Firm


Bailey’s Crab & Oysters, Port Norris, New Jersey (NJ 89 SS) has initiated a voluntary recall of oyster shell stock. The recall was initiated because of two confirmed cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus associated with product harvested from “Ship John” and “Shell Rock” New Jersey growing areas on July 14-15, 2008 and shipped by Bailey’s Crabs & Oysters from July 7, 2008 to August 19, 2008.

According to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture, to date, the Connecticut shellfish dealers have not reported Connecticut distribution of the recalled oysters.

Please refer to the attached recall notice for specific product information. If you encounter any of the recalled product you are advised to embargo it and contact James Citak at the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture, (203) 874-0696 for information on proper disposition.