Costco Dungeness Crab Recalled Over Listeria Contamination
What Happened
Lions Gate Fisheries Ltd. has recalled Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab (Costco Item #31761 and #31768) sold at Costco Canada warehouses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The recall was issued on April 1, 2026, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The affected products were sold between March 5 and March 31, 2026. Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider.
Lions Gate Fisheries has not received any reports of illness with the Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab.
Affected Product Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lions Gate Fisheries Ltd. |
| Product | Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab |
| Costco Item # | 31761, 31768 |
| Sold At | Costco warehouses in BC, AB, SK, MB |
| Purchase Window | March 5, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
| Hazard | Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination |
What Should You Do?
- Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab.
- Check your purchase history — if you bought this product at a Costco in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba between March 5 and March 31, 2026, it may be affected.
- Return it to Costco for a full refund, or throw it out.
- Contact your healthcare provider if you have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, or neck stiffness.
Contact Information
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 604-946-1361 |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT |
| Info@lgf.ca | |
| Languages | English only (phone); English and French (email) |
Official Sources
This article is for informational purposes only. If you believe you may have consumed a recalled product, consult your healthcare provider. Always refer to the official recall notice for the most current details.