FDA Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Potential Cesium-137 Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of approximately 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp imported from Indonesia, citing potential exposure to the radioactive isotope cesium-137. The affected products, distributed by Direct Source Seafood LLC, were sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands at various supermarkets across multiple states, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. The shrimp was available for purchase after late June and early July 2025. Consumers who have purchased the affected shrimp are advised not to consume the product and to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The FDA is actively investigating reports of cesium-137 contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods) of Indonesia. To date, no illnesses have been reported, and no product that has tested positive or alerted for cesium-137 has entered the U.S. marketplace.

The recalled products include Market 32 Frozen Raw Shrimp with UPC 0 41735 01358 3 and best by dates of 04/22/27, 04/23/27, 04/24/27, 04/26/27, or 04/27/27.