Shellfish Recalls Affecting St. Louis: What You Need to Know

How to Find Shellfish Recalls in St. Louis

The FDA maintains a public recall database at fda.gov/food/recalls where you can search by product type, state, and recall date. The FDA's Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) tracks recalls from state health departments, including Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services. You can also contact the Missouri Department of Health's Food Safety Program directly or check the St. Louis city health department website for local enforcement actions. Recalls typically include product names, UPC codes, harvest dates, and affected distribution areas—cross-reference these details with your purchase receipts and pantry inventory.

Key Information on Shellfish Recall Alerts

When the FDA or Missouri health authorities issue a shellfish recall, they specify the contamination reason—common causes include Vibrio vulnificus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, hepatitis A, or norovirus from harvesting areas with poor water quality. Recalls can take 2–7 days to reach retail level, leaving a window where contaminated shellfish may still be on shelves. The recall notice includes the harvest date and geographic source of the shellfish, which helps determine exposure risk. St. Louis consumers should check their freezers and refrigerators even if they don't remember the exact purchase date, as shellfish can be stored frozen for months.

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