Supreme Choice Pasteurized Crab Meat Recalled for Botulism Risk
Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Supreme Choice brand Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat due to a potential hazard of 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 Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Supreme Choice brand Special, 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 covers all codes.
The recall is being issued because of a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
The product was distributed in Nevada only. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Supreme Choice brand Special, 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.
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