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Connecticut Crab recalls Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service: botulism risk

April 15, 2026 · Connecticut Crab Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallMay be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Connecticut Crab
Location
Fairfield, CT
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2026
Recall started
March 25, 2026
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Botulism

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service
    Quantity: 39 boxes or approximately 175lbs of crab cakes
    Codes: 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

Where it was distributed

NY and NJ

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Connecticut Crab recalled 1 product, including Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service.

Why was it recalled?

May be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

NY and NJ

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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