CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat recalled by Seafarers

Seafarers is recalling Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Apr 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesSeafarers Lot # 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, 1474VE. Lot # on box received 705862, 735862, 745862, 855862, 865862. UPC 794504111019.

Quantity recalledApproximately 9,961 lbs total

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-2169-2017
FDA event ID: 76964
Recalling firm: Seafarers, Doral, FL
Brand: Precooked
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 6 Apr 2017
FDA classified: 1 May 2017
Reported: 10 May 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Crab & Lobster

Timeline

6 Apr 2017	Recall initiated by company
1 May 2017	Classified by FDA	+25 days
10 May 2017	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

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

Reason for recall

Products may be 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

Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.

Where it was distributed

Distributed to the following states: DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA

Delaware Florida Maryland North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Seafarers Lot # 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, 1474VE. Lot # on box received 705862, 735862, 745862, 855862, 865862. UPC 794504111019.

Where was it sold?

Distributed to the following states: DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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

2 other products · FDA event 76964

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat recalled by Seafarers.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
10 May 2017	CLASS I	Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat recalled by SeafarersPre-cooked	Seafarers	Listeria	9 states
10 May 2017	CLASS I	Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Claw Crabmeat recalled by SeafarersPre-cooked	Seafarers	Listeria	9 states

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