Island Pacific and Nautilus recall imitation crab products over undeclared sodium tripolyphosphate
The imitation crab flakes and sticks contain sodium tripolyphosphate (STTP), a food additive that is not listed on the ingredient labels.
What to do
The notice does not give instructions. Read the official notice for details.
Recall details
- Product
- Island Pacific IMITATION CRAB FLAKES NET WT: 1.0 LB (454g) UPC: 0000000175012 PRECOOKED SERVE HOT OR COLD INGREDIENTS: POLLOCK AND/OR THREADFIN BREAM, WATER, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, MIRIN (RICE WINE), SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN PROTEIN, CRAB EXTRACT, ARTIFICIAL CRAB FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED (CARMINE). CONTAINS: FISH (POLLACK AND/OR THREADFIN BREAM), CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH…
- Hazard
- Undeclared sodium tripolyphosphate (STTP)
- Units
- 751 cartons; 4477 cartons
- Where sold
- Domestic Distribution: CA Foreign Distribution: Not Applicable
- FDA classification
- Class III · Ongoing
- Classified by FDA
- July 21, 2026
- Recall started
- June 2, 2026
- FDA enforcement report
- July 29, 2026
- Identifiers
- Codes: Crab Flake: 2603062605JS Expiration date for both products: 17/06/2026, 25/06/2026, 08/10/2027, 05/03/2028.
- FDA recall number: H-1184-2026
- Codes: Crab Stick Lot No.: 2412292402HS
- FDA recall number: H-1182-2026
- Codes: Crab Stick: 2406182402HS, 2406262402HS, 2510092507HS, 2603062605JS.
- FDA recall number: H-1183-2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from FDA.
- Product
- Island Pacific IMITATION CRAB FLAKES NET WT: 1.0 LB (454g) UPC: 0000000175012 PRECOOKED SERVE HOT OR COLD INGREDIENTS: POLLOCK AND/OR THREADFIN BREAM, WATER, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, MIRIN (RICE WINE), SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN PROTEIN, CRAB EXTRACT, ARTIFICIAL CRAB FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED (CARMINE). CONTAINS: FISH (POLLACK AND/OR THREADFIN BREAM), CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH (CRAB), AND SOYBEAN. PRODUCT OF CHINA ISLAND PACIFIC SUPERMARKET 738 Epperson Drive City of Industry CA 91748 | Island Pacific IMITATION CRAB STICKS NET WT: 1.0 LB (454g) UPC: 0000000175029 PRECOOKED SERVE HOT OR COLD INGREDIENTS: POLLOCK AND/OR THREADFIN BREAM, WATER, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, MIRIN (RICE WINE), SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN PROTEIN, CRAB EXTRACT, ARTIFICIAL CRAB FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED (CARMINE). CONTAINS: FISH (POLLACK AND/OR THREADFIN BREAM), CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH (CRAB), AND SOYBEAN. PRODUCT OF CHINA ISLAND PACIFIC SUPERMARKET 738 Epperson Drive City of Industry CA 91748 | NAUTILUS IMITATION CRAB STICKS NET WT: 1.0 LB (454.0g) UPC: 878665000235 Precooked - serve hot or cold Ingredients: Pollock and/or threadfin bream, water, potato starch, tapioca starch, corn starch, wheat starch, eggs, salt, sugar, mirin (rice wine), soybean oil, soybean protein, crab extract, artificial crab flavor, cochineal color (E-120), paprika color (E-160C). Contains: Fish (Pollock and/or threadfin bream), egg, crustacean shellfish (crab), wheat and soybean. Product of China Packed For: NAUTILUS SEAFOODS WILMINGTON, CA 90744
- Reason for recall
- Undeclared sodium tripolyphosphate (STTP)
- Classification
- Class III (Ongoing)
- Distribution
- Domestic Distribution: CA Foreign Distribution: Not Applicable
- Quantity
- 751 cartons; 4477 cartons
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