United StatesConnecticut Crab Company LLC is recalling various sizes of crab cakes sold to food service in New York and New Jersey produced on March 9, 11, 13, 16 and 18, 2026; the cakes range from 0.5 oz up to 5 oz, were shipped in shrimp boxes weighing about 4–5 lb and containing 20–135 crab cakes per box, with about 39 boxes (approximately 175 lb) affected. The recall was issued because the product may have been temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum.
What's being recalled
Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service
Recalling firm: Connecticut Crab Company LLC, Fairfield, CT, United States.
How to identify it
Production on March 9, 11, 13, 16 & 18 in 2026 Unit Size: Our crabcakes are custom made and go from .5oz up to 5oz per cake 1.5 - Container Description: They are shipped in shrimp boxes that generally weigh between 4-5lbs 1.6 - Total Package Size: They contain from 20 up to 135 crabcakes per box depending on the cake size
The hazard
May be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum
What to do
Don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you've eaten it and feel unwell, contact a doctor.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for food & drink recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
NY and NJ
The official notice
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