Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 30, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Oceans Kitchen
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 1 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
- Oceans Kitchen
- Product type
- Imitation Crab Meat (Surimi) Shredded
- Model numbers
- USE BY OCT 23 2025 Best If Used By: 10/23/2025 Lot CH062525, USE BY OCT 31 2025 Best If Used By: 10/31/2025 Lot CH070325, USE BY NOV 6 2025 Best If Used By: 11/6/2025 Lot CH070925
- Sizes
- 2.5 lb bag, 30 lb master case
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- WA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 30, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Ocean's Kitchen Corp. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
Imitation crab meat shredded surimi products are used in salads, sushi, and seafood dishes. This product is sold refrigerated and vacuum packed in 2.5 lb bags within master cases.
Why This Is Dangerous
Botulism toxin can form in improperly stored refrigerated foods. Temperature abuse during storage increases risk. Consumers should discard affected product.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall affects nearly 500 cases. If contaminated, botulism can cause severe illness requiring hospitalization. Immediate disposal and refunds are advised.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the bag UPC 1 90456 75654 2
- Review use-by dates: Oct 23 2025; Oct 31 2025; Nov 6 2025
- Check lot codes CH062525, CH070325, CH070925
- Look for master case UPC 14972195756549
- Note WA distribution and 30 lb master case weight
Where to find product info
Label on packaging shows use-by date and lot code. Master case label includes 30 lb weight and master-case UPC.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed in 4-6 weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to FDA recall portal for consumer complaints
- File a state health department complaint if needed
- Keep records of all communications and packaging photos
How to prevent similar issues
- Store refrigerated foods at or below 40 F
- Discard recalled products after the use-by date and when in doubt dispose
- Always verify lot numbers and use-by dates before using seafood products
- When shopping, choose reputable brands and check for recall notices on packaging
- Keep recall documentation for future reference
Documentation advice
Save recall notice, photos of product labels, receipts, and correspondence with the company.
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Product Details
Master case quantity: 496 cases (12 bags per case). Each bag 2.5 lb. Net weight per bag: 2.5 lb. Master case weight: 30 lb. UPCs: 1 90456 75654 2 (bag) and 14972195756549 (master case). Brand: Oceans Kitchen. Product: Imitation crab meat shredded made from wild fish, refrigerated, vacuum-packed. Distributor: Oceans Kitchen Corporation, 7622 S 188th St., Kent, WA 98032. Recall classification: Class II. Recall date: 2025-09-30. Distribution: WA.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 12 bags per case
- Use by dates: Oct 23 2025; Oct 31 2025; Nov 6 2025
- Lot numbers: CH062525, CH070325, CH070925
- UPC bag: 1 90456 75654 2; UPC master case: 14972195756549; WA distribution
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