Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish
Recalled by Ocean's Kitchen Corp.
Food recall
Ocean's Kitchen Corp.
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Ocean's Kitchen Corp. has recalled Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on October 29, 2025 and was initiated on September 30, 2025. 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 Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish, with approximately 496 cases (12/2.5lb. bags per case) affected. The company behind the recall is Ocean's Kitchen Corp., based in Kent, WA. The FDA describes the product as: “Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish, Refrigerated, vacuum package. Net wt. per bag 2.5 lbs. UPC 1 90456 75654 2. These 2.5lb. bags are not for retail sales. Each master case contains 12/2.5lbs. bags. Net wt. per case: 30lbs. UPC 149…”
Why was Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm.” 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 Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (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: 1…) 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 Ocean's Kitchen Corp. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in WA. 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.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to anyone who consumed the product. Botulism is rare but serious, so health authorities treat any potential exposure urgently.
Distribution listed in the notice: Distributed in WA.
What Clostridium botulinum actually means
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.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish from Ocean's Kitchen Corp. — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: 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
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Ocean's Kitchen Corp. or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- October 29, 2025
- Recall started
- September 30, 2025
- Distributed in
- WA
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish recalled?+
According to the FDA: The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during c…
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0140-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.