Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service

Connecticut Crab Company LLC has recalled Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on April 15, 2026 and was initiated on March 25, 2026. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service, with approximately 39 boxes or approximately 175lbs of crab cakes affected. The company behind the recall is Connecticut Crab Company LLC, based in Fairfield, CT. The FDA describes the product as: “Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service”

Why was Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “May be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Clostridium botulinum.

Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (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 a…) before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Connecticut Crab Company LLC or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in CT. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.