Listeria Recall: Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip

On August 11, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip, sold under the brand names of Salads of the Sea, Hen House and Fisherman’s Market, because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne illness that kills 25% of its victims in the United States each year. The very young, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are the most at risk. Pregnant women are at greater risk for listeriosis, the illness associated with a Listeria infection. Listeriosis can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Learn more about Listeria monocytogenes.

The description of the recalled Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip is as follows:

The product was sold under the Salads of the Sea, Hen House and Fisherman's Market brands and is packaged in 7-oz and 12-oz round and rectangular shaped containers. The use by code date on the product is August, 23, 2006 (8/23/06) and will be indicated on either the top or bottom of the container. Lot code for the product is 06186.

The recalled Krab Dip Supreme and Supreme Krab Dip were distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas in the retail stores of Winn-Dixie, Harris Teeter, Kash n Karry, Ball's and Hen House. Some consumers may have eaten the recalled product thinking it was crab dip.

Recall of Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip: Lawyer with Listeria Lawsuit Experience
Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., is a premier personal injury law firm with a national reputation for success. Our senior partner, Fred Pritzker, has practiced law for over 29 years. He focuses his practice on complex product liability cases, including food poisoning lawsuits. He is currently lead attorney for a major Listeria lawsuit involving recalled deli meat that sickened over 50 people and killed 12 others. To learn more about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Attorney and Lawyer.

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Listeria monocytogenes after eating Krab Supreme Dip or Supreme Krab Dip, a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen is available for a free consultation. You can call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill in our online consultation form.

Source: FDA posting of the company recall notice,(http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/).

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