The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0139-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Kabobs Crab Cakes Recalled Due to E. coli O121 Contamination

Kabobs Inc is recalling crab cakes prepared with flour contaminated with E. coli O121. The product was distributed to multiple states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O121) without reported illnesses, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kabobs Inc is voluntarily recalling 54 cases of 1.25 oz crab cakes (112 units per case) because the product was manufactured with flour that was recalled due to E. coli O121 contamination. The affected product is identified by Item number K8036 and Lot/Julian Code PM15M16 / 15350.

The recalled crab cakes were distributed to Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. This recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
CRAB CAKES, 1.25 OZ, 112 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Manufacturer
Kabobs Inc

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 number: K8036
  • Lot/Julian Code: PM15M16 / 15350.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 27 recalled by Kabobs 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 27 products in this recall →