The Food & Drug Administration announced a pair of recalls Tuesday related to ongoing concerns surrounding frozen shrimp. Multiple recalls have been announced in recent weeks as the shrimp may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).
According to the FDA, Cs-137 is a radioisotope of cesium that is man-made through nuclear reactions. Although trace amounts can be found in the environment, including soil, food, and air, the FDA monitors for the radioisotope. Any unexpected findings of the radioisotope may require further testing.
The FDA warns that the primary health risk from consuming Cs-137 from “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.”
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One of the latest recalls is an expansion of a previous recall issued by California-based Southwind Foods LLC. The expansion adds several types of frozen shrimp products to the recall list.
The items were distributed to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers between June 24 – September 16, 2025 in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
A full list of the recalled products, UPCs, item numbers and best buy dates can be found here.
The second recall applies to products sold in Kroger stores in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
A full list of recalled products, UPCs, item numbers and best buy dates for those products can be found here.
So far, the FDA says no illnesses have been reported in connection with the shrimp.
Consumers who purchased the recalled items should not eat them and are advised to either dispose of the shrimp or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.