Two Seafood Distributors Issue Recalls for Shrimp from Indonesia with Potential Cesium Contamination

Two seafood distributors are recalling frozen shrimp after FDA issued a warning on August 19th for shrimp from Indonesia that may have potential contamination with a radionuclide cesium-137.   Southwind Foods, LLC of Carson, California is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp and Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, FL is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb 

FDA stated: “At this time, no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 (Cs-137) has entered the U.S. commerce. FDA is working with distributors and retailers that received product from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati after the date of first detection of Cs-137 by Customs & Border Protection (CBP), but from shipments that did not alert for Cs-137, to recommend that firms conduct a recall. In conjunction with other information, FDA determined that  product from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati violates the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act in that it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with Cs-137 and may pose a safety concern.”


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/beaver-street-fisheries-llc-recalls-great-value-frozen-raw-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk
Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC Recalls Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 22, 2025
FDA Publish Date:   August 22, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Shellfish
Reason for Announcement:  Possible contamination with radionuclide (Cesium-137)
Company Name:  Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC
Brand Name:  Great Value
Product Description:  Frozen Raw Shrimp

Company Announcement

Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, FL is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb as a precautionary measure per the recommended action stated in an FDA advisory statement dated 08/19/25 regarding Cesium-137 (Cs-137). Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.
 
The product was distributed in the states of AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, and WV, and was available for consumer purchase in select Walmart retail stores in those states from 07/28/2025 to 08/07/2025.
 
No illnesses have been reported to date.
As noted in the FDA statement issued on 8/19/25: “At this time, no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 (Cs-137) has entered the U.S. commerce. FDA is working with distributors and retailers that received product from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati after the date of first detection of Cs-137 by Customs & Border Protection (CBP), but from shipments that did not alert for Cs-137, to recommend that firms conduct a recall. In conjunction with other information, FDA determined that  product from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati violates the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act in that it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with Cs-137 and may pose a safety concern.”

Products Affected:
Product Name: Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb
Packaging: Plastic bag
Item UPC / Lot Codes / Best By Dates:
UPC 078742133898, Lot Code 8005540-1, Best by Date: 3/15/2027.
UPC 078742133898, Lot Code 8005538-1, Best by Date: 3/15/2027.
UPC 078742133898, Lot Code 8005539-1, Best by Date: 3/15/2027.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled frozen shrimp should not consume the product and should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For additional questions please reach out to customer service by phone +1-904-354-8533.

Customer service hours are Monday – Friday, 8AM to 5PM EST.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/southwind-foods-llc-recalls-frozen-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk
Southwind Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  August 21, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  August 21, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Shellfish
Reason for Announcement:  Due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination.
Company Name:  Southwind Foods, LLC.
Brand Name:  Sand Bar/Arctic Shores/Best Yet/Great American/First Street
Product Description:  Frozen shrimp

Company Announcement

Southwind Foods, LLC of Carson, California is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp, due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination. Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.

The bagged, frozen shrimp product was distributed between July 17 – August 8, 2025 to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state.

Item Number  Item Description  UPC  Lot Number
08890  FROZEN RAW SHRIMP 31/40 SAND BAR 2LB BAG  011110641182  087305  

06350  FROZEN COOKED SHRIMP 31/40 BEST YET 1LB BAG 042187002736  095944
06350  FROZEN COOKED SHRIMP 31/40 BEST YET 1 LB BAG  042187002736  111154
06062  FROZEN COOKED SHRIMP 41/50 BESY YET 1LB BAG  042187002743  095946
08224  FROZEN LARGE COOKED SHRIMP 31/40 ARTIC SHORES 1LB BAG  041130812392 109562
08127 FROZEN SMALL COOKED SHRIMP 61/70 ARTIC SHORES 1LB BAG 041130810497 109540
08128 FROZEN SMALL COOKED SHRIMP 91/120 WHITE ARCTIC SHORES 12OZ BAG 
041130810411  109541
08129  FROZEN COOKED SALAD SHRIMP 150-200 ARCTIC SHORES 6OZ BAG 
041130811685   109542
06021  FROZEN RAW SHRIMP 16/20 GREAT AMERICAN 2LB BAG  829944010612 125143
06171  FROZEN RAW SHRIMP 16/20 FIRST STREET 2LB BAG   041512179471  130632
06102  FROZEN RAW SHRIMP 71/90 GREAT AMERICAN 2LB BAG  829944010698 128267
08523 FROZEN COOKED SHRIMP MEAT GREAT AMERICAN 1LB BAG  829944092540  134010
06812  FROZEN COOKED SHRIMP 41/60 GREAT AMERICAN 2LB BAG 829944012173 128275

The FDA is actively investigating reports of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods) of Indonesia. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased the recall frozen shrimp should not consume the product and should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-262-8222 Monday-Friday during normal business hours (8am-4pm Pacific Time).