WASHINGTON RECALL NOTICE: Southwind Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk
- This is for your information, this product may have come in through local donations or Fresh Alliance, in WASHINGTON, NOT OREGON.
- This product was distributed in Washington state.
- Direct link to recall: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/southwind-foods-llc-recalls-frozen-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk
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).
Link to FDA Safety Alert
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