FDA-Food2026-04-15Class IIPATHOGEN
Connecticut Crab Company crab cakes recalled for potential botulism risk from temperature abuse
What this means
Connecticut Crab Company LLC is recalling crab cakes produced on March 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18, 2026, that may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. This could allow dangerous bacteria called Clostridium botulinum to grow. The affected crab cakes were sold to food service businesses in New York and New Jersey.
- If you purchased these crab cakes, do not serve or consume them.
- Discard the product or return it to the supplier.
- If you or anyone else develops symptoms like muscle weakness, blurred vision, or difficulty swallowing after eating these crab cakes, seek medical attention immediately.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
May be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
NY and NJ
Affected count
39 boxes or approximately 175lbs of crab cakes
Manufactured in
35 Brentwood Ave, Fairfield, CT, United States
Products
Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0656-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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