The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0038-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

3fish Maryland Crab Cake Recalled for Listeria-Contaminated Onions

3fish Inc. is recalling Maryland Crab Cake Bulk (fresh) because it was manufactured with diced onions contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

3fish Inc. is voluntarily recalling Maryland Crab Cake Bulk (fresh), Item #79003, Lot #22YAW1A1235. The product is sold in 4-ounce packages, with a net weight of 4 pounds per case. The recall involves 65 cases, each containing 16 packages.

The recall is being conducted because the product was manufactured with diced onions that were previously recalled due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected product was distributed in North Carolina and South Carolina. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item and lot number listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Maryland Crab Cake Bulk (fresh), #81868, 4oz @2x8ct, Net Wt. 4 lbs, Packed by 3fish, Inc.
Manufacturer
3fish Inc.
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Item #79003
  • Lot #22YAW1A1235 (Diced Yellow Onions)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by 3fish Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →