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More potentially radioactive frozen shrimp recalled. See list.

September 8, 2025 — The Food and Drug Administration announced another recall for shrimp due to possible radioactive contamination.

In August, the FDA announced four recalls (one of which was updated on Friday, Aug. 29, to include best-by dates) for frozen shrimp due to potential radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination. Cesium-137, also known as Cs-137, is a man-made radioactive isotope that can lead to an elevated risk of cancer if ingested, the FDA states.

Various brands of frozen shrimp sold throughout the country voluntarily issued the recalls. As of Friday, Sept. 4, no illnesses had been reported in conjunction with the recalls.

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String of frozen shrimp recalls related to radioactive material may be linked to Indonesia industrial site

September 8, 2025 — Astring of frozen shrimp recalls related to the discovery of radioactive material may be connected to an industrial site in Indonesia, the Associated Press reported.

Multiple U.S. companies have issued recalls for frozen shrimp due to possible contamination with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a man-made radioisotope. Companies began issuing recall advisories in late August, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) followed it up with a voluntary recall after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detected Cs-137 in multiple shipping containers at the ports of Los Angeles, Houston, Savannah, and Miami.

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AquaStar joins list of companies recalling frozen shrimp over possible radioactive contamination

September 3, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced additional company recalls of frozen shrimp products over possible contamination by a radioactive isotope.

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.-based seafood supplier AquaStar has joined the list of companies recalling frozen shrimp products exported by Indonesia-based PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati. According to a 14 August alert from the FDA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection detected the radioisotope Caesium-137 (Cs-137) in shipping containers at multiple ports. Testing revealed contamination on a sample of breaded shrimp, leading to recalls of multiple shrimp products by Beaver Street Fisheries and Southwest Foods.

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Jacksonville seafood company recalls frozen raw shrimp over possible radioactive contamination

August 26, 2025 — A Jacksonville seafood company voluntarily recalled a frozen raw shrimp product over possible radioactive contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Beaver Street Fisheries, located on W Beaver Street, announced on Friday that it would recall a limited quantity of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 per pounds as a precautionary measure recommended by the FDA regarding possible Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination.

According to the FDA, Cs-137 is a man-made radioactive form of cesium that 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.

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US FDA recalls more shrimp after discovering radioactive contaminant

August 22, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall of frozen shrimp products due to possible contamination with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a man-made radioisotope that can elevate cancer risks through longer term, repeated low dose exposure.

The announcement comes shortly after U.S. Customs and Border Control (CBP) detected Cs-137 in shipping containers at the Ports of Los Angeles, Houston, Savannah, and Miami, with agents finding evidence of the radioisotope in a single shipment of frozen bread shrimp. The discovery led the FDA to issue an alert for frozen shrimp supplied by Indonesia-based PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati to Walmart and sold under the “Great Value” brand name.

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