The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0178-2023·Announced 2022-11-16

La Rosa Brand Pasteurized Crabmeat Recalled for Defective Seal

RIVER CITY SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LLC is recalling 51 cases of La Rosa Brand BluCrab Pasteurized Crabmeat (lot #0531, best by 11/2023) due to defective seals that could allow contamination.

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: This is a food safety defect (defective seal) that could allow contamination with no reported illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

La Rosa Brand BluCrab Pasteurized Crabmeat is being recalled by RIVER CITY SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LLC. The affected product includes Jumbo, Lump, and Claw varieties packaged in 454g cans. Lot #0531 with a best-by date of 11/2023 is recalled, representing 51 cases (612 pounds) distributed domestically.

The recall was initiated due to defective seals on the cans. A compromised seal could potentially allow contamination of the pasteurized crabmeat.

Consumers should not consume the affected product. If you have cans with lot #0531 and best-by date 11/2023, do not open or consume the product. Contact your retailer or RIVER CITY SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LLC for disposal instructions or refund information.

The recalled product

Product
La Rosa Brand BluCrab Pasteurized Crabmeat (Jumbo, Lump, Claw) Peso Neto: 454g Can label art is the same for all cans, there is a sticker for each category (Jumbo, Lump, Claw) that goes on the lid.
Manufacturer
RIVER CITY SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL LLC
Hazard
  • defective-seal
  • contamination

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 (1)

  • Lot # 0531 Best by 11/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.