Q: Is Crab an endangered species?

A: Blue Star exclusively uses blue swimming crab (Portunus Pelagicus), which is NOT an endangered species. Recent studies have shown that catch sizes of blue swimming crab are slowly declining, suggesting a decreasing population. We are doing our part by maintaining the highest sustainability standards, thus ensuring a stable crab population for the near future and beyond.

Q: What is methylmercury? Should I be concerned about methyl mercury in crab?

A: You should be concerned about mercury content in fish. Blue swimming crab, however, is very low in mercury.

Methylmercury is a toxin that can accumulate in streams and oceans due to pollution and waste. It is found to be most concentrated in food chains, with older and larger fish absorbing all of the mercury found in the smaller fish they consume. Fish high in mercury include shark, tuna, king mackerel and swordfish. Mercury consumption should be avoided by pregnant and nursing women, children under six years of age, people with impaired kidney function and those with sensitive immune responses to metals.

Q: Is your Eco-Fresh Crabmeat Pouch made from recyclable material?

A: Our Eco-Fresh Crabmeat Pouch is not made from recyclable material, but it does use considerably less material than other containers (67% less than 1 lb plastic cups, 86% less than 1 lb can, and 72% less than 8oz plastic cups). Our Eco-Fresh Crabmeat Pouches also use far less non-renewable energy to produce than the cans or plastic cups that are the packaging standard in the industry.

Q: What can I do as a consumer to support sustainability in the seafood I buy?

A: You can make a positive environmental impact as a consumer by purchasing seafood products free of endangered species (ideally MSC Certified) from companies that use environmentally friendly packaging.