Blue Crab Callinectes sapidus

Blue Crab

Commercial name

Blue Crab.

Genus and species

Callinectes sapidus.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

CRB.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

Grade A: selected quality 200/500 g.
Grade B: less than 180 g.

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 12° C to 15° C.
Density from 1.027 to 1.029.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

5 kg fixed weight.
Polystyrene box 40x60x22 cm.
Claws protected by elastic bands.

Chemical criteria

Cadmium ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Mercury ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Lead ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Except for abdominal muscle.
Reg. UE 915/2023, CE 420/2011, UE 488/2014.

Food safety

The products marketed comply with the process hygiene and food safety criteria established by: Reg. CE 2073/2005, UE 915/2023, CE 1441/2007. On request, test reports can be submitted proving the execution and outcome of the tests carried out as part of the annual supplier verification plan.

Updated

REV. n° 1 dated 25/05/2023.

Seasonality / Availability / Fishing period

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