Recall issued for Leeuwin Coast’s cocktail, bottle, bistro and 10 dozen box batches of Albany rock oysters

Batches of Albany rock oysters have been recalled after traces of micro-bacteria were discovered in all four of its varieties.

Leeuwin Coast, run by the Andrew Forrest-backed Harvest Road, was forced to recall batches of its cocktail, bottle, bistro and 10 dozen box rock oysters on Friday.

The contaminated produce was harvested from Shoal Bay on February 2, 2026. Bottle varieties harvested on February 4 from Shoal Bay have also been recalled.

An official notice from Food Standards Australia and New Zealand said customers who have purchased oysters harvested on these dates have been urged not to eat them because they contain E. coli, a type of bacteria that lives in the gut of humans and animals.

Symptoms of consuming products contaminated by E. coli include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea and fever.

Leeuwin Coast is Albany’s largest aquaculture business and began large-scale commercial harvest operations in October 2024.

A spokesperson said the company had been working closely with affected wholesalers and there had been no reports of illnesses.

“Harvest Road has a very well-defined quality assurance process and routinely tests its oysters in accordance with government regulatory obligations and its commitment to customers,” they said.

“It is not unusual that some shellfish across the oyster industry are recalled, but Harvest Road takes a cautious approach and acts promptly where there is any potential risk to consumers.

“We received the test results on Wednesday, and we acted immediately.

“The affected wholesalers who had received stock were informed on the same day.

“Harvest Road is committed to providing the freshest, highest-quality oysters and will always act immediately if there is any risk to consumers.”

The spokesperson confirmed further testing had not revealed any additional issues.

The recall is the second Leeuwin Coast has been forced to issue, with the aquaculture company alerting consumers to a similar contamination in bistro and bottle Albany rock oysters in May last year.

Those affected can return the product to the place they purchased it for a full refund.

Consumers who may have already eaten the oysters and are concerned about their health should seek medical advice.