Sebastian Supreme Crab Meat Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk
Supreme Distributors is recalling Sebastian Supreme brand crab meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) capable of causing serious injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Sebastian Supreme brand Super Lump Crab Meat, 16 oz, Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. The product is a product of Thailand and was distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company in Villa Park, IL. The recall is limited to the state of Nevada.
The recall is being issued due to a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage. The source text does not specify the number of units affected or report any illnesses or injuries.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators and freezers. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sebastian Supreme brand Super Lump Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181
- Manufacturer
- Supreme Distributors, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
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)
- ALL
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Supreme Distributors, 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 10 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Supreme Distributors, Inc.
See all →- HighSupreme Choice Crab Meat Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-10-01
- HighSupreme Choice Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Recalled for Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-10-01
- HighSupreme Choice Crab Meat Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-10-01
- HighSupreme Colossal Crab Meat Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-10-01
- HighBlue Star Claw Crab Meat Recalled for Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-10-01
Same hazard · botulism
See all →- HighBrooklyn Roasting Company Pasteurized Cold Brew Concentrate Recalled Due to Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-29
- SevereHellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Recall Over Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-06-10
- SevereWalker's Wine Juice Pumpkin Juice recalled for potential botulinum contamination
FDA (Food) · 2025-04-30
- HighGenova Yellowfin Tuna Cans Recalled for Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2025-03-19
- HighVan Camp's Canned Tuna Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk from Faulty Lids
FDA (Food) · 2025-03-19
Similar recalls
- ModerateHalperns' Recalls Sebastian Super Lump Crab Meat Due to Temperature Abuse
FDA (Food) · 2016-04-27
- ModerateSysco Recalls Chicken of the Sea Crab Meat Due to Temperature Issues
FDA (Food) · 2019-02-27
- HighSysco Recalls Harbor Seafood Crab Meat Due to Temperature Malfunction
FDA (Food) · 2019-02-27
- SevereSysco Recalls Majestic Blue Crab Meat Due to Temperature Control Failure
FDA (Food) · 2019-02-27
- HighSysco Recalls Crab Meat Claw Pstrzd Asia Due to Temperature Malfunction
FDA (Food) · 2019-02-27
- High