Chairman Cassidy, Tuberville Expand Investigation into Foreign Imported Radioactive Shrimp, Protect Louisiana Families

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) expanded efforts to protect families' health from foreign imported shrimp that contains dangerous radioactive substances.

"We have experienced a serious increase in food safety incidents as a result of imported food products, specifically with regards to imported seafood," wrote the senators. "Ensuring that American families have access to safe, quality food is essential to empower consumers to live healthier lives and support local American businesses."

America's increasing reliance on foreign imported food, specifically seafood, poses serious risks to families' health. Between August and October 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued eight safety alerts related to imported shrimp potentially contaminated with Cesium-137, a radioactive substance that can cause serious health harms like cancer.

Cassidy previously requested more information from Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons about how they are assessing the safety of selling foreign imported shrimp despite repeated safety recalls.

Read the letter to the Global Seafood Alliance here.

Read the letter to the Marine Stewardship Council here.

Read the letter to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council here.

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