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Sand Bar/Arctic Shores/Best Yet/Great American/First Street (Frozen Shrimp/Southwind Foods, LLC) Recall reason: Potential Foodborne Illness - possible radionuclide (Cesium-137)[...]

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Updated Release: Southwind Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk

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Summary

Company Announcement Date: September 23, 2025 FDA Publish Date: September 23, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Shellfish
Contaminants Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential Foodborne Illness - possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination
Company Name: Southwind Foods, LLC Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Sand Bar/Arctic Shores/Best Yet/Great American/First Street
Product Description:
Product Description
Frozen Shrimp

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 manmade 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 June 24 - September 16, 2025, to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers 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.

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.

Please find additional information on the FDA recall website at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled 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).

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Company Contact Information

Consumers: 1-323-262-8222
Media: Sam Galletti 1-323-262-8222

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    • Shellfish

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