Albertsons Snow Crab Legs Recall: Undeclared Fish Allergen Risk
Albertsons recalls ready-to-eat snow crab legs due to undeclared fish (anchovy) allergen. Consumers should check product labels for ingredients and avoid if allergic to fish.
Lower-risk recall
Undeclared allergen; fish (anchovy)
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What happened, in plain English
Albertsons is recalling ready-to-eat snow crab legs that contain undeclared fish (anchovy) as an allergen. This poses a risk for people with fish allergies who might unknowingly consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/12334-albertsons-snow-crab-legs-recall-undeclared-fish-allergen-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/12334-albertsons-snow-crab-legs-recall-undeclared-fish-allergen-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0035-2023
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“Albertsons Snow Crab Legs Recall: Undeclared Fish Allergen Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/12334-albertsons-snow-crab-legs-recall-undeclared-fish-allergen-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0035-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0035-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains undeclared fish (anchovy) as an allergen. People with fish allergies could experience allergic reactions if they consume the product without knowing it contains fish.
Who’s affected
People with fish allergies, especially those sensitive to anchovies, are at risk from this recall. The product is sold in Albertsons and Safeway stores.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Ready Meals Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi' with UPC 0234639 306008. The recall covers items sold in Albertsons and Safeway stores up to and including September 1.
- Brand
Albertsons- Product
Ready Meals Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 300 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat Ingredients- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Status
Terminated- Distribution
U.S. distribution to the following: OR and WA No foreign distribution.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Class |
|---|---|---|
| F-0034-2023 | Ready Meals Shrimp Cooked with Cocktail Sauce SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 330 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat Ingredients: Shrimp (Litopenaues Viannamei), Lemon, Salt, Tomato Paste, Sodium Tripolyphosphate (to retain moisture), water, high fructose corn syrup, contains 2% or less Beet Powder, Calcium, Disodium EDTA used to protect quality, Distilled Vinegar, Horseradish, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural and Artifical Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate (Used as Preservatives), Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum **Contains: Soy and Crustacean (Shrimp)** Perishable-Keep Refrigerated UPC 0234638 306009 Dist by: Safeway Inc. Pleasanton CA 94588 Store Banners: Albertsons and Safeway; All Sell Thru Dates up to and including Sept. 1 | Class I |
| F-0035-2023 | Ready Meals Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi SCE NET WT 12 OZ CAL 300 NET WT. 0lb 12oz (340g) ready2eat Ingredients: Fish Protein (one or more Pollock, Pacific Whiting), Water, Lemon, Tomato Paste, What Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Egg Whites, Sorbitol, Crabmeat (Chionoecetes Opilio, Chionoecetes Bairoil, Chionoecetes Japonicus), Contains 2% or Less Artificial Flavors, Beet Powder, Brown Rice Syrup, Calcium Disodium EDTA Use to Protect Quality, Canola Oil, Carmine & Paprika For Color, Distilled Vinegar, Glycerin, Horseradish, Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mirin (Rice Wine), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate (Used as Preservatives), Salt, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Tapioca Starch, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Whole Egg, Xanthan Gum **Contains: Egg, Soy, Wheat, Crustacean (Crab) and FIsh (Pollock, Whiting)** Perishable-Keep Refrigerated UPC 0234639 306008 Dist by: Safeway Inc. Pleasanton CA 94588 Store Banners: Albertsons and Safeway; All Sell Thru Dates up to and including Sept. 1 | Class II |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the ingredient list that lists 'Fish (Pollock, Whiting)' or 'Crustacean (Crab)' and check for the UPC 0234639 306008.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Oregon and Washington.
FDA distribution: “U.S. distribution to the following: OR and WA No foreign distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Oregon, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 52 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0035-2023 (August 29, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0035-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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