The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1494-2024·Announced 2024-07-31

Signature Blue Canned Crab Recalled for Improper Temperature Control

Pacific Shellfish, Inc. is recalling Signature Blue Swimming Crab Claw and Lump canned crab (lots #78821 and #788454) from California due to storage at temperatures above 40°F without ice as of July 1, 2024.

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 Class II FDA recall of a risk-of-harm product with no reported illnesses or injuries. Shellfish stored at improper temperatures may allow growth of high-risk pathogens, but no contamination has been confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Shellfish, Inc. is recalling Signature Blue Swimming Crab Claw and Lump canned crab from two specific lot numbers: #78821 and #788454, both with an expiration date of June 9, 2026. The recalled product was distributed in California and totaled 21 pounds.

The recall was issued because the product was stored at temperatures exceeding 40°F and was not kept on ice as of July 1st, 2024. Improper temperature control of shellfish products creates conditions that may allow harmful bacteria to grow.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it and should return it to the point of purchase or discard it.

The recalled product

Product
Signature Blue Swimming Crab Claw and Lump 1lb can Tin Can, Lot # 78821 Expiration June 09th 2026, Lot # 788454 Expiration June 09th 2026
Manufacturer
Pacific Shellfish, Inc
Category
Food — Shellfish / Canned
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)

  • Lot # 78821 Expiration June 09th 2026
  • Lot # 788454 Expiration June 09th 2026

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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