date:May 21, 2012
This move comes after an analysis by the agency found that the shellfish growing areas had high water pollution levels. Shellfish from South Korea was also linked to norovirus outbreaks in the US.
The FDA has removed firms that transport Korean shellfish from its list of approved shippers. It noted that an extensive recall of the product may be launched, which may include fresh, frozen or processed oysters, clams, mussels and scallops.
The agency has alerted the state authorities, asking the