Southwind Foods Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Potential Radioactive Contamination

Southwind Foods, LLC of Carson, California, has voluntarily recalled certain frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. The affected products were distributed between July 17 and August 8, 2025, in nine states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. The recalled items were sold under the brand names Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, and First Street.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports of Cesium-137 contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) of Indonesia. Both the recalled Great Value and Southwind Foods products were packaged in Indonesia by BMS Foods.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled frozen shrimp are advised not to consume the product and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. No illnesses have been reported to date.