Great American Seafood recalled 11,081 cases of frozen raw shrimp on August 19, 2025. The product may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 due to insanitary manufacturing conditions. Consumers should not eat the shrimp and seek refunds.
Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
The recall involves Sand Bar, Great American, and First Street branded frozen raw shrimp sold in 2-pound plastic bags. The affected UPCs include 011110641182, 829944010612, 041512179471, 829944010698, and 8299440106636. The product was distributed across Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
The recalled shrimp may contain Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope that poses serious health risks if ingested. Consumption of contaminated seafood can lead to radiation poisoning and increased cancer risk.
No incidents or injuries have been reported as of the recall date. However, the potential health risks associated with Cesium-137 contamination require immediate consumer action.
Consumers should not consume the recalled shrimp. Contact Southwind Foods LLC at the provided email for refund or replacement information.
For more details, visit the FDA recall notice at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=H-0603-2025.
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