The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2170-2017·Announced 2017-05-10

Seafarers Recalls Fresh Lump Crabmeat Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Seafarers Inc. is recalling pre-cooked, chilled Fresh Lump Crabmeat because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to nine states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored as 4 (Severe) or higher.

Plain-English summary

Seafarers Inc. is recalling approximately 9,961 lbs of pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh 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 conducted because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed to Delaware, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. The specific Seafarers lot numbers are 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, and 1474VE. The lot numbers on the boxes received are 705862, 735862, 745862, 855862, and 865862. The UPC code is 794504111026.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.
Manufacturer
Seafarers Inc.
Category
Food — Seafood
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 794504111026.

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.

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