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Food recall · FDA · Published December 21, 2018

Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. recalls Wild Dungeness Crab Cake; Net Weight: 12 lb - 48 x 4.0 oz. Keep Frozen Manufactured for Whole Foods Market

Great American Seafood recalls 12-lb Wild Dungeness Crab Cakes sold at Whole Foods Market due to potential temperature abuse. Products were manufactured for Whole Foods Market with lot #18A337-01 and best by 3-2-2019.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1141-2019FoodGreat American Seafood ›
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Recalling firmSouthwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.20644 S Fordyce Ave, N/A · Long Beach, CA 90810-1018
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What happened, in plain English

Great American Seafood is recalling 12-pound Wild Dungeness Crab Cakes sold at Whole Foods Market because the supplier reported potential temperature abuse. This could lead to food safety issues if the product was not kept frozen properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17882-great-american-seafood-wild-dungeness-crab-cakes-recalled-for-temperature.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17882-great-american-seafood-wild-dungeness-crab-cakes-recalled-for-temperature · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1141-2019

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“Great American Seafood Wild Dungeness Crab Cakes Recalled for Temperature Abuse Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17882-great-american-seafood-wild-dungeness-crab-cakes-recalled-for-temperature. Based on FDA recall #F-1141-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1141-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The supplier identified potential temperature abuse, meaning the crab cakes might have been exposed to temperatures that could compromise food safety. This risk is related to improper storage or handling after being manufactured.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the 12-lb Wild Dungeness Crab Cakes from Whole Foods Market with lot number 18A337-01. People who have the product and kept it frozen are at lower risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Wild Dungeness Crab Cake', net weight of 12 lb, and lot number 18A337-01. These items were manufactured for Whole Foods Market and had a best by date of March 2, 2019.

  • Brand
    Great American Seafood
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the lot number 18A337-01 on the packaging to confirm if your product is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The supplier reported potential temperature abuse, but the product is safe to eat if kept frozen until the best by date.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for the lot number 18A337-01 on the packaging; these crab cakes were manufactured for Whole Foods Market with a best by date of March 2, 2019.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with the manufacturer for further instructions.

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Contact Great American Seafood

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

Subject: Recall F-1141-2019 — Great American Seafood Great American Seafood

Hello,

I own a Great American Seafood that is covered by recall F-1141-2019 from Great American Seafood.

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-1141-2019 (December 21, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1141-2019 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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