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Bornstein Seafoods Inc Recall: 5-pound cans of unpasteurized, reduced oxygen packaged (ROP), ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab meat are recalled because the incorrect Time Temperature Indicator (TTI) was applied to the cans. The TTI would not indicate the temperature abuse. If the product was temperature abused, it would create the potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.

United States

TerminatedClass I

Company
Bornstein Seafoods Inc
Product
5-pound cans of unpasteurized, ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab…
Recall date
December 21, 2018
Terminated
July 5, 2019
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

5-pound cans of unpasteurized, reduced oxygen packaged (ROP), ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab meat are recalled because the incorrect Time Temperature Indicator (TTI) was applied to the cans. The TTI would not indicate the temperature abuse. If the product was temperature abused, it would create the potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
5-pound cans of unpasteurized, ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab meat, packaged in reduced oxygen metal cans that were shipped with Fresh-Check B Time Temperature Indicator (TTIs). Product was shipped frozen. The label is read in parts: "***BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS ***WILD Dungeness CRAB MEAT***INGREDIENTS: CRAB MEAT WITH SALT ADDED ***NET WT 5 LB***HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: To protect the delicate flavor and texture of this crab meat, we recommend the following handling practices***KEEP REFRIGERATED: 33-38 degrees F, after opening, cover remaining product during storage***PACKED BY BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. ASTORIA, OR 97103***". Not published in this source record Total 1715 lbs. Lot A11739 and A11759. Lot #A11739 dated 11/08/18 with a stamped manufacturing code of A18312C on the can. Lot #A11759 dated 11/20/18 with a stamped manufacturing code of A18324C on the can.

Distribution

  • CA and OR

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-0841-2019
Event ID
81879
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Company
Bornstein Seafoods Inc
Product description
5-pound cans of unpasteurized, ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab meat, packaged in reduced oxygen metal cans that were shipped with Fresh-Check B Time Temperature Indicator (TTIs). Product was shipped frozen. The label is read in parts: "***BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS ***WILD Dungeness CRAB MEAT***INGREDIENTS: CRAB MEAT WITH SALT ADDED ***NET WT 5 LB***HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: To protect the delicate flavor and texture of this crab meat, we recommend the following handling practices***KEEP REFRIGERATED: 33-38 degrees F, after opening, cover remaining product during storage***PACKED BY BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC. ASTORIA, OR 97103***".
Quantity
Total 1715 lbs.
Reason
5-pound cans of unpasteurized, reduced oxygen packaged (ROP), ready-to-eat, Dungeness crab meat are recalled because the incorrect Time Temperature Indicator (TTI) was applied to the cans. The TTI would not indicate the temperature abuse. If the product was temperature abused, it would create the potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.
Recall initiation date
December 21, 2018
Report date
February 13, 2019
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
July 5, 2019
Distribution pattern
CA and OR
UPC, lot, and code information
Lot A11739 and A11759. Lot #A11739 dated 11/08/18 with a stamped manufacturing code of A18312C on the can. Lot #A11759 dated 11/20/18 with a stamped manufacturing code of A18324C on the can.
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
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Responsible company: Bornstein Seafoods Inc

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