Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 25, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Connecticut Crab Company
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 2 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Connecticut Crab Company
- Product type
- Crab Cakes
- Model numbers
- 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
- Sizes
- 0.5oz, 5oz, 4-5lbs per shrimp box
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- NY, NJ
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 25, 2026
Reported by FDA FOOD
April 15, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 22, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
May be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Connecticut Crab Company LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Crab cakes are prepared seafood products used in food service, often served in restaurants or catering. They are typically breaded and pan-fried or baked.
Why This Is Dangerous
Botulism toxin can develop if temperature abused; growth of Clostridium botulinum is possible in improperly stored or handled products.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Equates to a high safety concern for food service operators and potential risk to consumers if circulated.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Review packaging for Connecticut Crab Company crab cakes
- Check production date references (e.g., Production on March 9) and box description
- Confirm distribution to NY and NJ with FDA report H-0656-2026
Where to find product info
Refer to FDA enforcement report H-0656-2026 for official details
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing timelines are not specified in the notice
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate with FDA or state health department
- Keep records of communications
- Consider consumer protection channels
How to prevent similar issues
- Improve temperature control from production to distribution
- Verify chain-of-custody during seafood handling
- Follow strict storage temperatures for seafood products
- Train staff on recall procedures
Documentation advice
Keep recall notice, FDA enforcement report, packing lists, and any communications with Connecticut Crab Company
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Product Details
Brand: Connecticut Crab Company. Category: Food and Beverages. Product: Crab Cakes. Production date references: March 9, 2026. Unit sizes mentioned range from 0.5 oz to 5 oz per cake. Packaging: shipped in shrimp boxes weighing 4-5 lbs. Total package sizes range from 20 to 135 crab cakes per box.
Reported Incidents
No specific incidents or illnesses are reported in the recall notice.
Key Facts
- Approximately 175 lbs total quantity
- Distribution: New York and New Jersey
- Hazard: Temperature abuse risk enabling botulinum growth
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