The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0043-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

3fish Frozen Crab Bites Recalled for Listeria-Contaminated Onions

3fish Inc. is recalling Frozen Crab Bites because they contain 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 recalling Frozen Crab Bites, 100 x 0.5oz units, Net Wt: 50 oz, due to the use of diced onions that were previously recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product is identified by Item #79037 and Lot #22YAW1A1235.

The recall involves 77 cases of the product, which were distributed in North Carolina and South Carolina. The hazard is the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact 3fish Inc. for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Crab Bites, ¿ oz, Bulk 100 x 0.5oz, Net Wt: 50 oz, 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 #79037
  • 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 →