Dungeness Crab Metacarcinus magister

Commercial name

Dungeness Crab.

Genus and species

Metacarcinus magister.

Catch area

North-Eastern Pacific Ocean, FAO 67.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

DUN.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

From 800 to 1.500 g.

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 4° C to 8° C.
Density from 1.024 to 1.026.

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.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

About 9 kg fixed weight.
Polystyrene box 75x25x22 cm.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel.
Claws protected by elastic bands.

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.