Shellfish Recall Tracker: Real-Time Alerts & Lot Number Lookup

Why Shellfish Gets Recalled: Common Pathogens & Toxins

Shellfish recalls are typically triggered by three main hazards. Vibrio species (particularly V. vulnificus and V. parahaemolyticus) grow in warm coastal waters and cause severe gastrointestinal illness, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Norovirus contamination occurs when shellfish beds are exposed to sewage or wastewater, leading to acute viral gastroenteritis. Additionally, biotoxins like domoic acid (from harmful algal blooms) and saxitoxin accumulate in shellfish tissues and can cause Amnestic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) or Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). The FDA and state agencies conduct mandatory testing, but recalls still occur when contamination is discovered post-harvest.

How to Check Shellfish Lot Numbers & UPC Codes

Every shellfish recall includes a harvest date range, vessel name, or lot code that identifies affected products. Check your receipt or packaging for the harvest date or tag number—this information is required on all live shellfish sold in the U.S. by FDA regulations. Cross-reference this data against FSIS and FDA recall notices, which list specific harvest dates and product codes. Panko Alerts automatically compares your lot numbers against active recalls in our database, so you don't have to manually search FDA.gov or state health department websites. If you're a retailer or restaurant, detailed lot traceability is essential for swift product removal and customer notification.

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Panko Alerts monitors FDA, FSIS, CDC, and 20+ additional government food safety sources every hour, catching shellfish recalls the moment they're published. Unlike email newsletters that arrive hours or days later, Panko delivers instant notifications to your phone or inbox so you can act immediately—critical for retailers preventing sales of contaminated product. Our platform tracks oyster, clam, mussel, and scallop recalls by region, harvest location, and distributor, allowing you to filter alerts by your supply chain. With a 7-day free trial, you can test how Panko identifies recalls before they spread, protecting your customers and your reputation.

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