The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0041-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

3fish Inc. Recalls HT Signature Lump Crab Cake Due to Listeria

3fish Inc. is recalling HT Signature Lump Crab Cake because it was made 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 this as an FDA Class I recall, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or the death. Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

3fish Inc. is recalling HT Signature Lump Crab Cake (Fresh), Item #79018, Lot #22YAW1A1235. The product is sold in 4-ounce packages, with 16 packages per case, for a net weight of 4 pounds per case. A total of 677 cases were distributed in 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 high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

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 for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
HT Signature Lump Crab Cake (Fresh), #81791, 4 oz @ 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 #79018
  • 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 →