diff --git a/karton/core/karton.py b/karton/core/karton.py
index 1b069de..ddf01c4 100644
--- a/karton/core/karton.py
+++ b/karton/core/karton.py
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ def loop_crashed_tasks(self) -> None:
 
                 try:
                     self.log.info("Received new task - %s", self.current_task.uid)
-                    self.backend.set_task_status(self.current_task, TaskState.STARTED)
+                    #self.backend.set_task_status(self.current_task, TaskState.STARTED)
 
                     self._run_pre_hooks()