Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Shredded Made From Wild Fish recall: The potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum

Recall published 12 months ago

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

The hazard: Botulism risk

Botulinum toxin is what this recall guards against. It gives no warning in taste or smell, and a swollen or leaking container is a sign but not a reliable one.

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

Why it matters: This product may not have been processed in a way that reliably destroys Clostridium botulinum spores. The toxin they can produce in a sealed container is one of the most dangerous substances in food safety, and it is tasteless and odourless.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Botulism is a medical emergency. The CDC lists double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, a dry mouth, and muscle weakness that starts in the face and moves down the body. In an infant, watch for poor feeding, a weak cry, drooping eyelids and unusual floppiness. Call 911 or go to an emergency department immediately if any of these appear after eating a recalled product — treatment works best when it is given early.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0140-2026
Published
October 29, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Ocean's Kitchen Corp.
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
496 cases (12/2.5lb. bags per case)
Distribution
Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
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
UPC codes
190456756542, 14972195756549

Products covered by this recall

Oceans Kitchen IMITATION CRABMEAT SHREDDED Made From Wild Fish, Refrigerated, vacuum package. Net wt. per bag 2.5 lbs. UPC 1 90456 75654 2. These 2.5lb. bags are not for retail sales. Each master case contains 12/2.5lbs. bags. Net wt. per case: 30lbs. UPC 14972195756549. Oceans Kitchen Corporation, 7622 S 188TH ST., KENT, WA 98032

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 190456756542
  • 14972195756549

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • CH070925 — 496 cases

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2.5 lbs
  • 2.5 lb
  • 30 lbs

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Botulism

Ocean's Kitchen Corp. — Botulinum toxin is what this recall guards against. It gives no warning in taste or smell, and a swollen or leaking container is a sign but not a reliable one.

  1. Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.
  2. Do not open the container. If it is already open, do not sniff it — double-bag it and keep it away from children and pets.
  3. Throw it away so nobody else can retrieve it, or follow the disposal wording in the official notice if it specifies a method.
  4. Wash anything the contents spilled on with a bleach solution and wear gloves while you do it.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Ocean's Kitchen Corp. — 7622 S 188th St, Kent, WA, 98032-1021

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Ocean's Kitchen Corp. seafood recalled?

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

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 190456756542, 14972195756549; lot code CH070925 — 496 cases. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Washington.

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