The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0039-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

3fish Inc. Recalls Charl Crab Cake Bulk Due to Listeria Contamination

3fish Inc. is recalling Charl 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

3fish Inc. is voluntarily recalling Charl Crab Cake Bulk (fresh), Item #79009, Lot #22YAW1A1235. The product is sold in 2x8ct, 4 oz packages with a net weight of 4 lbs. A total of 152 cases were distributed to North Carolina and South Carolina.

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

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific item number and lot number listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Charl Crab Cake Bulk (fresh), #81873, 2x8ct, 4 oz, 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 #79009
  • 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 →