The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2169-2017·Announced 2017-05-10

Seafarers Recalls Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Due to Listeria Risk

Seafarers Inc. is recalling approximately 9,961 lbs of Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat from Venezuela due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Seafarers Inc. is recalling approximately 9,961 lbs of Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic containers with plastic lids. The product is identified as King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, a product of Venezuela.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected items were distributed to Delaware, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. Specific lot numbers include Seafarers Lot # 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, and 1474VE, with box received lot numbers 705862, 735862, 745862, 855862, and 865862. The UPC is 794504111019.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers and UPC against the information provided. If the product matches the description and codes listed, consumers should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.
Manufacturer
Seafarers Inc.
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 (8)

  • Seafarers Lot # 7121VE
  • 1161VE
  • 1371VE
  • 1474VE. Lot # on box received 705862
  • 735862
  • 745862
  • 855862
  • 865862. UPC 794504111019.

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Seafarers 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 3 products in this recall →