Blue crab meat can be purchased all year round in pasteur-ized form. However, live crabs are seasonal and mostly available during the warm-water months of the year.

Jul 15, 2002 · Blue crabs are caught and transported live to processing facilities by either boat or truck. On arrival, the crabs are inspected for physical damage, chemical contamination and mortality.

w York State Blue Crab Cooking & Eating Guide Blue crabs are one of the most popular creatures caught in the. Hudson River and in New York City (NYC) waters. Because of industrial …

Blue crab meat is high in zinc and omega-3 fatty acids and provides 118% of daily need for vitamin B-12. However it is also high in cholesterol, so consumers who limit their dietary cholesterol should eat …

Description: The blue or swimming crab is named for the blue tinges on its shell and blue patches on its legs. The males have blue claws and the females have orange-tips on their claws. Blue crabs are …

TABLE 1. Blue crab processing steps with control and critical control points, hasards, preventive measures, monitoring programs, and suggested r cord keeping 4!.

aic River. Limit consumption of blue crab from the Raritan Bay to one meal d dioxins. Eating them may cause cancer, neurological damage, miscarriages or developmental impairments in children