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Connecticut Crab Company LLC — Class II: Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service

MediumPublished Apr 15, 2026· AI-analyzed May 4, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Connecticut Crab Company LLC has initiated a Class II recall for various sizes of crab cakes sold to food service due to potential temperature abuse that may lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Who it affects

This recall affects food service providers and distributors purchasing crab cakes from Connecticut Crab Company LLC, as well as food safety and quality control personnel in the seafood sector.

Why it matters

Potential temperature abuse in seafood products presents a significant safety risk related to anaerobic pathogen growth. For regulatory teams, this underscores the critical importance of cold-chain integrity and monitoring during distribution to the food service sector.

Practical takeaway

QA teams should verify cold-chain documentation for seafood inventory and ensure that temperature monitoring protocols at food service delivery points are strictly followed to prevent potential pathogen growth.

FDA source material

Class II. Reason: May be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum. Product: Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service. Firm: Connecticut Crab Company LLC (Fairfield CT United States). Status: Ongoing.

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