"Detention Without Physical Examination of Canned Crabmeat from Thailand"

In the six month period from July 7, 1980, to January 9, 1981, there were 21 detentions of canned crabmeat from Thailand, due to insect, rodent, bird, cat and other filth. These detentions represent shipments from several different packers. FY 91 detentions data supports continuation of this import alert as shipments continued to be refused.

It has become apparent that crabmeat from Thailand is being imported in additional types of containers other than metal cans. Because filth is associated with the product and not container specific, the import alert has been expanded to encompass additional product processes and all container types (i.e., metal, plastic, paper waxed, fiber board, etc.).

Districts may detain, without physical examination, all processed crabmeat in containers (metal, plastic, paper waxed fiber board) from Thailand, except from those firms noted in the Green List which are exempt from detention without physical examination.

For questions or issues concerning science, science policy, sample collection, analysis, preparation, or analytical methodology, contact the Division of Field Science at 301 796-6600.

All requests for removal from detention without physical examination should be address to DIOP 301-796-0356.

Processed crabmeat (in all container types)

"The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy substance in that it appears to contain insect, bird, rodent, and/or other filth. [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(3)]"

OASIS charge code - FILTHY