Supreme Choice Crab Meat Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk
Supreme Distributors is recalling Supreme Choice 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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Supreme Choice brand Colossal, 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 the potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation as a result of temperature abuse during storage. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
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
- Supreme Choice brand Colossal, 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?
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Lot numbers (1)
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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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