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Food recall · FDA · Published August 7, 2020

High Liner Foods Inc. recalls HIGH LINER FOODSERVICE***Genuine Maryland-Style Premium Crab Cakes***48-3 oz***KEEP FROZEN***10004302***PRODUCT OF

High Liner Foods recalls 48-3 oz crab cakes due to undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein. Consumers should check product labels for lot numbers and contact the company for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1159-2020FoodHigh Liner Foods ›
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Recalling firmHigh Liner Foods Inc.1 Highliner Ave, N/A · Portsmouth, NH 03801-4146
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What happened, in plain English

High Liner Foods is recalling 48-3 oz crab cakes that contain undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein. This could cause allergic reactions in people with soy allergies. The recall affects products sold between September 2019 and March 2021. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15261-high-liner-foods-crab-cakes-recall-undeclared-soy-protein-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15261-high-liner-foods-crab-cakes-recall-undeclared-soy-protein-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1159-2020

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“High Liner Foods Crab Cakes Recall: Undeclared Soy Protein Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15261-high-liner-foods-crab-cakes-recall-undeclared-soy-protein-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-1159-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1159-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The crab cakes contain hydrolyzed soy protein, which is not listed on the label. This can cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to soy. The product was sold in food service cases with specific lot numbers and best before dates.

Who’s affected

People who have consumed or are likely to consume these crab cakes. Those with soy allergies are at higher risk of allergic reactions.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Genuine Maryland-Style Premium Crab Cakes' and lot numbers like 201909020028 through 202003050010. The products were distributed between September 2019 and March 2021.

  • Brand
    High Liner Foods
  • Product
    HIGH LINER FOODSERVICE***Genuine Maryland-Style Premium Crab Cakes***48-3 oz***KEEP FROZEN***10004302***PRODUCT OF
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the lot number and best before date on the packaging.

  2. Contact Manufacturer

    Reach out to High Liner Foods for more information about the recall.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The product contains undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein, which can cause allergic reactions in people with soy allergies.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the product label for the lot number and best before date, then contact High Liner Foods for further instructions.

Are there any health risks from this product?

Yes, people with soy allergies may experience allergic reactions if they consume the product.

Take action

Contact High Liner Foods

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

Subject: Recall F-1159-2020 — High Liner Foods HIGH LINER FOODSERVICE***Genuine Maryland-Style Premium Crab Cakes***48-3 oz***KEE

Hello,

I own a HIGH LINER FOODSERVICE***Genuine Maryland-Style Premium Crab Cakes***48-3 oz***KEEP FROZEN***10004302***PRODUCT OF that is covered by recall F-1159-2020 from High Liner Foods.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1159-2020 (August 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1159-2020 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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