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Food recall · FDA · Published October 2, 2021

Greenhead Lobster Products LLC recalls Greenhead Lobster brand Frozen Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat - 2lbs; Greenhead Lobster brand Frozen Cooked Claw and

Greenhead Lobster recalls frozen cooked lobster meat products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check product dates and stop using affected items.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0176-2022FoodGreenhead Lobster ›
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Recalling firmGreenhead Lobster Products LLC122 Heritage Park Rd, N/A · Bucksport, ME 04416-4603
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What happened, in plain English

Greenhead Lobster is recalling several frozen cooked lobster meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14084-greenhead-lobster-frozen-cooked-lobster-meat-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14084-greenhead-lobster-frozen-cooked-lobster-meat-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0176-2022

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“Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14084-greenhead-lobster-frozen-cooked-lobster-meat-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0176-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0176-2022%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations. The contamination likely occurred during the freezing process, making the products unsafe for consumption without proper handling.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Greenhead Lobster frozen cooked lobster meat products with best before dates listed above. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Greenhead Lobster brand frozen cooked lobster meat products with best before dates listed in the recall notice. The products include claw and knuckle meat, tail meat, and scored claws in various sizes and weights.

  • Brand
    Greenhead Lobster
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Dates

    Look for best before dates on the packaging: 5/10/23, 6/8/23, 6/9/23, 6/10/23, 6/15/23, 6/17/23, 6/23/23, 6/28/23, 8/3/23, 6/22/23, 8/24/23, 8/25/23.

  2. Stop Using Affected Products

    Discard any frozen cooked lobster meat products with best before dates listed in the recall notice.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific bacteria causing the problem?

Listeria monocytogenes.

Which products are affected?

Greenhead Lobster frozen cooked claw and knuckle meat, tail meat, and scored claws with best before dates listed in the recall notice.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check the best before dates on the packaging: 5/10/23, 6/8/23, 6/9/23, 6/10/23, 6/15/23, 6/17/23, 6/23/23, 6/28/23, 8/3/23, 6/22/23, 8/24/23, 8/25/23.

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Contact Greenhead Lobster

We’ve drafted a message you can send Greenhead Lobster to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0176-2022 — Greenhead Lobster Greenhead Lobster

Hello,

I own a Greenhead Lobster that is covered by recall F-0176-2022 from Greenhead Lobster.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0176-2022 (October 2, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0176-2022 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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