FDA Issues Recall for Connecticut Crab Company Crab Cakes
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The FDA has recalled approximately 175 pounds of crab cakes from Connecticut Crab Company due to potential temperature abuse that may lead to Clostridium botulinum growth, affecting products distributed in New York and New Jersey.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on April 22, 2026 and geographically references New York and New Jersey. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The FDA announced a recall because the crab cakes may have been temperature abused, which could result in the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Crab Cakes in various sizes, produced by Connecticut Crab Company LLC on March 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18, 2026. They are custom-made units from 0.5oz up to 5oz per cake, shipped in shrimp boxes weighing 4-5lbs each, containing 20 to 135 crab cakes per box. A total of 39 boxes or approximately 175lbs were distributed to NY and NJ. The recall number is H-0656-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm, Connecticut Crab Company LLC, for instructions, as the initial notification was made through methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit. The firm's address is 35 Brentwood Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-5443.
Why This Matters
This recall involves food products that may pose a serious health risk due to potential bacterial growth, affecting consumers in New York and New Jersey who may have purchased the impacted crab cakes.
Source
FDA Recall Number H-0656-2026; attribution to FDA (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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