Crab Meat
Also listed as Lump Crab Meat and Crabmeat.
Seafood
This is what the ingredient is.
Crab meat is cooked crab picked from the shell and packed. Labels may say lump crab meat.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used in crab cakes, dips, and salads.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA seafood rules apply.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen recalls can affect crab meat.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep refrigerated and use promptly.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/21/2026