Southwind Foods, LLC has announced a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of frozen shrimp due to concerns over possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. The company is based in Carson, California.
The affected frozen shrimp was distributed between July 17 and August 8, 2025. Shipments went to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Cesium-137 is a man-made radioisotope that can be found in the environment at background levels. Higher concentrations may be present in food or water from areas with environmental contamination. Health experts warn that repeated low-dose exposure over time could increase cancer risk by damaging DNA.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports of Cesium-137 contamination linked to shipping containers and frozen shrimp processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) of Indonesia. As of now, there have been no reported illnesses connected to this issue.
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled shrimp. They should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions can be directed to Southwind Foods at 1-323-262-8222 during regular business hours.
Further details about this recall can be found on the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
"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 man-made 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 July 17 – August 8, 2025, to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia,and Washington."
"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."
"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)."
