Tuberville Investigates Foreign-Imported Radioactive Shrimp

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in raising concerns about the negative health impacts of importing foreign shrimp that often contains dangerous radioactive substances. The Senators sent letters to the Global Seafood Alliance, Marine Stewardship Council, and Aquaculture Stewardship Council raising concerns about the issue.

America's increasing reliance on foreign imported food, specifically seafood, poses serious risks to American 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.

"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."

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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Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.

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