The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1159-2020·Announced 2020-08-26

High Liner Foods Recalls Crab Cakes Due to Undeclared Soy Protein

High Liner Foods is recalling frozen Maryland-style crab cakes because they contain undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein.

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 allergen mislabeling (undeclared soy protein) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

High Liner Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 25,023 cases of High Liner Foodservice Genuine Maryland-Style Premium Crab Cakes. The product is packaged in 9 lb bulk food service cases and is labeled as a product of China. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein.

The affected product is identified by Item Number 10004302 and UPC 0073538043023. Specific lot numbers and best before dates are listed in the official recall notice, including lots with best before dates ranging from September 1, 2020, to March 5, 2021. The product was distributed to food service establishments in 32 states, including California, Florida, New York, and Texas.

Consumers and food service operators should check their inventory for the specific item number and lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Individuals with a soy allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
HIGH LINER FOODSERVICE***Genuine Maryland-Style Premium Crab Cakes***48-3 oz***KEEP FROZEN***10004302***PRODUCT OF CHINA***DISTRIBUTED BY: HIGH LINER FOODS< PORTSMOUTH, NY 03801; packaged in 9 lb bulk food service cases
Affected units
25,023

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 (10)

  • Item Number: 10004302 Lot: 201909020028
  • Best Before Date: 9/1/2020 Lot: 201910090007
  • Best Before Date: 10/8/2020 Lot: 201910240457
  • Best Before Date: 10/23/2020 Lot: 201911130483
  • Best Before Date: 11/12/2020 Lot: 201911280175
  • Best Before Date: 11/27/2020 Lot: 202001150619
  • Best Before Date: 1/14/2021 Lot: 202002150002
  • Best Before Date: 2/14/2021 Lot: 202003050010
  • Best Before Date: 3/5/2021 Lot: RN201911130483
  • Best Before Date: 11/12/2020 UPC: 0073538043023

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