Direct Source Seafood LLC, based in Bellevue, Washington, has announced a recall of approximately 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp. The products, imported from Indonesia and sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands, are being recalled due to concerns that they may have been prepared, packed, or stored under conditions that could have led to contamination with cesium-137 (Cs-137).
Cesium-137 is an artificial radioactive isotope. While small amounts can be found naturally in the environment, higher levels may be present in food or water from areas affected by environmental contamination. Long-term exposure to low doses of Cs-137—such as might occur from consuming contaminated foods over time—can increase cancer risk because it damages DNA within cells.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports of Cs-137 contamination related to shipping containers and frozen shrimp produced by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) in Indonesia. In a statement released on October 7, 2025, the FDA said: “At this time, no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 (Cs-137) has entered the U.S. marketplace.”
No illnesses linked to the recalled shrimp have been reported so far.
Consumers who purchased these shrimp products are advised not to eat them and should either dispose of them or return them to where they were bought for a full refund.
Questions about the recall can be directed to Direct Source Seafood LLC at 425-455-2291 during regular business hours.
The company initiated this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
