The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2044-2014·Announced 2014-07-02

Oceans Cuisine Crab Stuffing Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Oceans Cuisine is recalling 3 lb. tubs of Crab Stuffing with Real Crabmeat due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from raw crab meat.

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 source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Oceans Cuisine, LTD. is recalling 96 cases of Oceans Cuisine brand CRAB STUFFING WITH REAL CRABMEAT, NET WEIGHT 3 LBS. (48 oz.). The product is packaged in plastic tub containers, with two 3 lb. containers per case. The specific product code is 051516, indicating a Use By date of 05/15/2016.

The recall is being issued because the crab stuffing is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The source of the potential contamination is identified as the raw material, specifically frozen minced crab meat. The product was distributed in New York and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 7 30692 00031 5 and the Use By date of 05/15/2016. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall.

The recalled product

Product
Oceans Cuisine brand CRAB STUFFING WITH REAL CRABMEAT, NET WEIGHT 3 LBS. (48 oz.) UPC 7 30692 00031 5, PRODUCT OF USA --- PACKED BY: OCEANS CUISINE LTD. FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 --- The product is packaged in plastic tub containers, 2 x 3 lb. containers per case
Manufacturer
Oceans Cuisine, LTD.
Category
Food — Seafood / Prepared Foods
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 (1)

  • 051516 (Use By 05/15/2016)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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