The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2512-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Blue Star Claw Crab Meat Recalled for Botulism Risk

Supreme Distributors is recalling Blue Star Claw Crab Meat due to potential Clostridium botulinum toxin formation from temperature abuse.

What this means for you

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 corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Supreme Distributors, Inc. is recalling Blue Star Claw 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 covers all codes for the product.

The recall is being issued because of a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation. This risk is attributed to temperature abuse during storage. The source text does not specify the number of units affected or report any illnesses or injuries.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Blue Star Claw Crab Meat, 16 oz; Premium Pasteurized Crab Meat. Product of Thailand. Distributed by Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Villa Park, IL 60181

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 →