Nautilus Imitation Crab Sticks Recall Due to Undeclared Additive
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FDA announces ongoing Class III recall of Nautilus Imitation Crab Sticks for undeclared sodium tripolyphosphate.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 12, 2026 and geographically references California. Its severity classification of "low" 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.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Shandong Ling Xian Food Co.,LTD initiated a voluntary recall of Nautilus Imitation Crab Sticks after the product was found to contain undeclared sodium tripolyphosphate (STTP).
Which Products Are Affected
NAUTILUS IMITATION CRAB STICKS NET WT: 1.0 LB (454.0g), UPC: 878665000235. Ingredients include pollock and/or threadfin bream, water, starches, eggs, salt, sugar, mirin, soybean oil, soybean protein, crab extract, artificial crab flavor, cochineal color (E-120), and paprika color (E-160C). Contains fish, egg, crustacean shellfish, wheat, and soybean. Product of China. Packed For: NAUTILUS SEAFOODS WILMINGTON, CA 90744. 4477 cartons affected. Codes: 2406182402HS, 2406262402HS, 2510092507HS, 2603062605JS. Distributed domestically to California.
What You Should Do
Consumers in possession of the recalled product should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm regarding return or refund procedures.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses an undeclared food additive in products distributed within California.
Source
FDA recall number H-1183-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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