CLASS III Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Crab Soft Shell Tempura recalled by Wegmans Food Markets

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling Crab Soft Shell Tempura, distributed in Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 7 Aug 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesPurchased from 8/5/2020 through 8/7/2020. UPC: 20198300000 and Sell by 8/9/2020 and 8/12/2020

Quantity recalled2,688 total units sold

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1306-2020
FDA event ID: 86208
Recalling firm: Wegmans Food Markets, Rochester, NY
Brand: Crab Soft
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 Aug 2020
FDA classified: 25 Aug 2020
Reported: 2 Sep 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Other
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Crab & Lobster

Timeline

7 Aug 2020	Recall initiated by company
25 Aug 2020	Classified by FDA	+18 days
2 Sep 2020	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Crab Soft Shell Tempura; Individual; Wegmans ready to cook prime soft-shell crab tempura; packaged in an oven ready tray; package size varies; keep refrigerated

Where it was distributed

VA, NJ, MD, PA, NC, NY

Maryland North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Stores named: Wegmans

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Purchased from 8/5/2020 through 8/7/2020. UPC: 20198300000 and Sell by 8/9/2020 and 8/12/2020

Where was it sold?

VA, NJ, MD, PA, NC, NY

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

22 other products · FDA event 86208

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Bronzini Seasoned Fillet recalled by Wegmans Food Markets.

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