Children of Israel: CRAB IS UNCLEAN

Leviticus 11:9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat. 

Deuteronomy 14:9 These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:

What Is Crab?

Crabs are decapod crustaceans (presence of five pairs of thoracic legs). They have a short tail and a thick shell-like covering known as an exoskeleton. Crabs also have a single pair of claws. Crabs are mentioned as invertebrates, as they do not have a backbone.  

What are potential risks of eating crab?

Crabs have high levels of cadmium, which is toxic if you take in too much. Only a small amount of cadmium remains in the body after eating food contaminated with cadmium, but if consumed over a long period of time, cadmium can lead to kidney disease and cause bones to become weaker. Large amounts of cadmium can damage the kidney, liver and heart and in severe cases may cause death. 

Dungeness Crab
King Crab Species
Snow Crab
Blue Crab
Soft Shell Crab