Inland Seafood Maryland Crab Cake Recall: Possible Wood Pieces Contamination
Inland Seafood recalls Maryland Crab Cakes (5 lbs) sold at Whole Foods Market for possible wood piece contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers 8-11-16, 8-15-16, 8-18-16, and 8-23-1:16.
Lower-risk recall
Possible contamination with foreign matter; wood pieces.
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What happened, in plain English
Inland Seafood is recalling Maryland Crab Cakes (5 lbs) sold at Whole Foods Market due to possible wood piece contamination. This could cause injury if eaten. Consumers should check the lot numbers listed to see if they have the affected product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23421-inland-seafood-maryland-crab-cake-recall-possible-wood-pieces-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23421-inland-seafood-maryland-crab-cake-recall-possible-wood-pieces-contamination · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2111-2016
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“Inland Seafood Maryland Crab Cake Recall: Possible Wood Pieces Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23421-inland-seafood-maryland-crab-cake-recall-possible-wood-pieces-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-2111-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2111-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Wood pieces could be accidentally ingested during food preparation or consumption. This poses a minor risk of injury if the wood pieces are swallowed.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Inland Market Maryland Crab Cakes (5 lbs) at Whole Foods Market between specific dates. Those with the listed lot numbers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for lot numbers: 8-11-16, 8-15-16, 8-18-16, or 8-23-16. The product was sold at Whole Foods Market in the specified locations.
- Brand
Inland Seafood- Category
Food
All 11 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 II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
CT, FL, GA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, and VA.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2101-2016 | Inland Market, Premium Blue Crab Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.) and 16 oz. (454g), Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.; Lot numbers: 9-11-16, 9-12-16, 9-13-16, 9-14-16, 9-16-16, 9-18-16, 9-20-16, 9-21-16 and 9-23-16. | 2880 cases |
| F-2102-2016 | Inland Market, Premium, Maine Lobster Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.) and 16 oz. (454g), Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.; Lot numbers: 9-11-16, 9-13-16, 9-14-16, 9-16-16, 9-18-16 and 9-21-16. | 2145 cases |
| F-2103-2016 | Original Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix; Lot numbers: 9-16-16, 9-18-16, 9-22-16, 9-23-16, 9-25-16 and 9-27-16. | 1324 cases |
| F-2104-2016 | Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix; Lot numbers: 9-16-16, 9-17-16, 9-23-16 and 9-25-16. | 1157 cases |
| F-2105-2016 | Alaskan Salmon Salad, 12 x 8 oz. and 5 lb., for Whole Foods Market; Lot numbers: 8-29-16, 9-04-16 and 9-06-16. | 218 cases |
| F-2106-2016 | Spinach Krab & Artichoke Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.; Lot numbers: 8-28-16, 9-04-16. | 35 cases |
| F-2107-2016 | Spicy Crab Dip, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.; Lot numbers: 8-28-16, 9-04-16. | 27 cases |
| F-2108-2016 | Smoked Whitefish Salad, 12 x 8 oz., for Whole Foods Market.; Lot numbers: 8-27-16, 9-04-16. | 18 cases |
| F-2109-2016 | Inland Market, Dungeness Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market; Lot numbers: 8-11-16, 8-15-16, 8-18-16 and 8-23-16. | 54 cases |
| F-2110-2016 | Inland Market, Traditional Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market; Lot numbers: 8-11-16, 8-15-16, 8-18-16 and 8-23-16. | 46 cases |
| F-2111-2016 | Inland Market, Maryland Crab Cake, Net Wt. 5 lbs, Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, for Whole Foods Market; Lot numbers: 8-11-16, 8-15-16, 8-18-16 and 8-23-16. | 86 cases |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 8-11-16, 8-15-16, 8-18-16, or 8-23-16 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 11 states.
FDA distribution: “CT, FL, GA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, and VA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 26 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2111-2016 (August 19, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2111-2016 to see it in context.
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