Seafarers Pre-cooked Crabmeat Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk
Seafarers Inc. recalls pre-cooked, chilled fresh lump crabmeat due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lots include specific Venezuela-sourced products with certain UPC codes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Seafarers Inc. is recalling pre-cooked, chilled fresh lump crabmeat that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21883-seafarers-pre-cooked-crabmeat-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21883-seafarers-pre-cooked-crabmeat-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2170-2017
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“Seafarers Pre-cooked Crabmeat Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21883-seafarers-pre-cooked-crabmeat-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2170-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2170-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in vulnerable groups. The contamination likely occurred during the manufacturing process in Venezuela, as the product is sourced from there.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria infection. Most consumers are less likely to be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot numbers 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, or 1474VE on the packaging. Products with UPC 794504111026 are also affected. The crabmeat is sold in 1 lb plastic containers with lids.
- Brand
Seafarers- Product
Seafarers Inc. recalls Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood- Category
Food
All 3 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.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed to the following states: DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-2169-2017 | Precooked, chilled, Fresh Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.; Seafarers Lot # 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, 1474VE. Lot # on box received 705862, 735862, 745862, 855862, 865862. UPC 794504111019. |
| F-2170-2017 | Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Lump Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.; Seafarers Lot # 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, 1474VE. Lot # on box received 705862, 735862, 745862, 855862, 865862. UPC 794504111026. |
| F-2171-2017 | Pre-cooked, chilled, Fresh Claw Crabmeat, 1 lb, packaged in plastic container with plastic lid. King Crab and Seafood De Venezuela, product of Venezuela.; Seafarers Lot # 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, 1474VE. Lot # on box received 705862, 735862, 745862, 855862, 865862. UPC 794504111040. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 7121VE, 1161VE, 1371VE, or 1474VE on the packaging.
Discard Affected Products
If your product has the listed lot numbers or UPC code, discard it immediately to avoid potential illness.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 9 states.
FDA distribution: “Distributed to the following states: DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.7 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- 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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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-2170-2017 (April 6, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2170-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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