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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0614-2017/FDA enforcement
Handy Seafood Incorporated·Food·Nov 22, 2016

Handy Seafood, Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes, 0.5oz Per Cake/12 Cakes Per Tray, Skin…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Handy Seafood states that they are initiating this recall of Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes due to Milk (due to Butter in the ingredient statement) and Anchovies (in the…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAMA, IN, CT, ME +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHandy Seafood Incorporated
Recalling firmHandy Seafood IncorporatedSalisbury, MD, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 116314  Best By Nov 9, 2018
Distribution area
MAINCTMENHRI

Gloucester, MA. (product further distributed by consignee to stores in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI)

United States

Quantity affected71 Cases Distributed to Whole Foods North Atlantic
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 14, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0614-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Handy Seafood Incorporated initiated this food recall on November 22, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Handy Seafood states that they are initiating this recall of Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes due to Milk (due to Butter in the ingredient statement) and Anchovies (in the Worcestershire Sauce) were not declared in the allergens statement on the package. The FDA report lists distribution as: Gloucester, MA. (product further distributed by consignee to stores in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI).

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Handy Seafood states that they are initiating this recall of Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes due to Milk (due to Butter in the ingredient statement) and Anchovies (in the Worcestershire Sauce) were not declared in the allergens statement on the package.

Handy Seafood, Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes, 0.5oz Per Cake/12 Cakes Per Tray, Skin… was made or distributed by Handy Seafood Incorporated in Salisbury, MD, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0614-2017, dated December 14, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Handy Seafood, Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes, 0.5oz Per Cake/12 Cakes Per Tray, Skin… recall?

Handy Seafood Incorporated recalled Handy Seafood, Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes, 0.5oz Per Cake/12 Cakes Per Tray, Skin… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0614-2017. Handy Seafood states that they are initiating this recall of Blue Crab Cake Mini, Mini Crab Cakes due to Milk (due to Butter in the ingredient statement) and Anchovies (in the…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Handy Seafood Incorporated recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0614-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.