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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0140-2026/FDA enforcement
Ocean's Kitchen Corp.·Food·Sep 30, 2025

Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Shredded Made from Wild Fish, Refrigerated, Vacuum Package

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, WAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameOcean's Kitchen Corp.
Recalling firmOcean's Kitchen Corp.Kent, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
1 90456 75654 214 972195 75654 9
Lot / date codes
  • USE BY OCT 23 2025 Best If Used By: 10/23/2025 Lot #CH062525 USE BY OCT 31 2025 Best If Used By: 10/31/2025 Lot # CH070325 USE BY NOV 6 2025 Best If Used By: 11/6/2025 Lot # CH070925
Distribution area
INWA

Distributed in WA

United States

Quantity affected496 cases (12/2.5lb. bags per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 29, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0140-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ocean's Kitchen Corp. initiated this food recall on September 30, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm.

Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Shredded Made from Wild Fish, Refrigerated, Vacuum Package was made or distributed by Ocean's Kitchen Corp. in Kent, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0140-2026, dated October 29, 2025.

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, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

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 Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Shredded Made from Wild Fish, Refrigerated, Vacuum Package recall?

Ocean's Kitchen Corp. recalled Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Shredded Made from Wild Fish, Refrigerated, Vacuum Package in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0140-2026. The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, due to risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm.

What are the symptoms of Botulism exposure?

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

How quickly can Botulism symptoms appear?

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Who is most at risk from Botulism?

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

How do I get a refund from Ocean's Kitchen Corp.?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall H-0140-2026 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Ocean's Kitchen Corp. 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 H-0140-2026. 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.