Frozen Cooked Shrimp (Southwind Foods) – cesium contamination (2025)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Best Yet; Arctic Shores; and Great American branded Frozen cooked shrimp; 1 Pound/ 12 OZ/ 6 OZ/ 2 Pound plastic bag; (Various Brands) UPC#: 042187002736; 042187002743; 041130812392; 041130810497; 041130810411; 041130811685; 829944092540; 829944012173
Brand
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot# 095944, 111154, 095946, 109562, 109540, 109541, 109542, 134010, 128275
Products Sold
Lot# 095944; 111154; 095946; 109562; 109540; 109541; 109542; 134010; 128275
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. is recalling Best Yet; Arctic Shores; and Great American branded Frozen cooked shrimp; 1 Pound/ 12 OZ/ 6 OZ/ 2 Po due to Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CA, MA, MN, PA, UT, VA, WA
Page updated: Jan 7, 2026