More shrimp recalled for possible radioactive contamination. See full list. Mary WalrathHoldridge, USA TODAY September 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM 0 The Food and Drug Administration has issued an expanded warning about more frozen shrimp sold at retailers like Walmart and Kroger for possible radioactive che...
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY September 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The Food and Drug Administration has issued an expanded warning about more frozen shrimp sold at retailers like Walmart and Kroger for possible radioactive chemical contamination.
The FDA initiated the first recall in an Aug. 19 notice, announcing certain raw frozen shrimp products processed by Indonesian company PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods) had tested positive for Cesium-137, also known as Cs-137. A handful of manufacturers sold these products under different brand names to retailers nationwide.
The recall has since been expanded on eight occasions, with the most recent additions being released on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as involved companies continue to add more products to the list.
The presence of Cs-137 violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, according to the FDA, which adds that, as it appears, the affected product may have been "prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with Cs-137 and may pose a safety concern."
Here's what to know about the latest update on the recalls.
Consumer Reports, the nonprofit known for testing and monitoring consumer-facing policy and products, released its annual risky food report in April, naming the 10 foods of 2024 that were subject to the most recalls and/or associated with the largest illness outbreaks. USA TODAY broke it down further on a what-you-need-to-know basis.
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Deli meat is somewhat of a "risky" food as it is often associated with the spread of listeria, such as in the 2024 case of the Boar's Head listeria outbreak that killed 10. Listeria monocytogenes is a hardy germ that can survive in very low temperatures but thrives in cool and damp places. It can, and will, happily live on foods in your or your grocery store's storage area, and the process for mass-producing the meat lends itself to plenty of opportunities for contamination.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>Produce, like the cucumbers recalled due to a salmonella outbreak that infected 113 people across 23 states, can become adulterated with E. coli through fecal contamination, which can occur through wastewater, water in the growing area, fertilizer and the proximity of the growing area to livestock.
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">Produce, like the cucumbers recalled due to a salmonella outbreak that infected 113 people across 23 states, can become adulterated with E. coli through fecal contamination, which can occur through wastewater, water in the growing area, fertilizer and the proximity of the growing area to livestock.
" src=https://ift.tt/gsy8pV7 class=caas-img>Raw dairy, which is always unsafe to consume and illegal to sell in some states, poses a risk when it's not pasteurized. Dairy pasteurization, or heating milk products to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria, has been practiced since the 1920s and has resulted in illnesses commonly spread via milk, such as listeriosis, diphtheria and tuberculosis, becoming less prevalent.
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">Raw dairy, which is always unsafe to consume and illegal to sell in some states, poses a risk when it's not pasteurized. Dairy pasteurization, or heating milk products to a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria, has been practiced since the 1920s and has resulted in illnesses commonly spread via milk, such as listeriosis, diphtheria and tuberculosis, becoming less prevalent.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>Cotija and queso fresco cheese are made from unpasteurized milk, meaning they carry an increased risk. One producer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, was shut down in October 2024 after its cheeses were linked to a years-long listeria outbreak that killed two people and made dozens of others sick.
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Cotija and queso fresco cheese are made from unpasteurized milk, meaning they carry an increased risk. One producer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, was shut down in October 2024 after its cheeses were linked to a years-long listeria outbreak that killed two people and made dozens of others sick.
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Eggs can become contaminated via the same means as cucumbers and other raw produce, especially if they have a cracked shell.
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" style=padding-bottom:56%>Like other raw produce, onions can become infected via fecal contamination. In 2024, E. coli-contaminated slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounders triggered some locations to stop serving the burger temporarily.
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Organic carrots were linked to a major E. coli outbreak in late 2024, leaving at least 39 ill and one dead.
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" src=https://ift.tt/QBiKZVO class=caas-img>millions of pounds of RTE foods were recalled by BrucePac for listeria contamination.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>Ready-to-eat/cooked poultry and meat have been the source of multiple major recalls and foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. The same issue arises with RTE foods as with deli meat; the conditions they are made and stored under are often ideal for bacteria such as listeria to grow. In 2024, millions of pounds of RTE foods were recalled by BrucePac for listeria contamination.
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Consumer Reports, the nonprofit known for testing and monitoring consumer-facing policy and products, released its annual risky food report in April, naming the 10 foods of 2024 that were subject to the most recalls and/or associated with the largest illness outbreaks. USA TODAY broke it down further on a what-you-need-to-know basis.
Which shrimp products have been added to the latest recall?
Two companies have added to the recalled shrimp list as of Tuesday, Sept. 23: Southwind Foods LLC, which expanded on a previous recall notice from late August, and Lawrence Wholesale LLC, which sells Kroger-branded products.
Southwinds expanded its recall significantly since its Aug. 29 announcement. The following shrimp products, which may be branded as Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American or First Street, were added to the list:
Southwind Foods, LLC shrimp recall by mwalrathholdridge
Lawrence Wholesale recalled the following products, sold at Kroger stores nationwide:
Shrimp Bowl Cooked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce (7oz). UPC 011110622952; Lot numbers 11325-H3A1, 11425-H3A1, 11525-H3A1 and 11625-H3A; Best by dates 04/22/2027 through 04/25/2027.
Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce (17oz). UPC 011110624840; Lot numbers 13725-H3A1 and 13825-H3A1; Best by dates 05/16/2027 and 05/17/2027.
Kroger Cooked Jumbo Tail-On, Peeled & Deveined 16/25 Shrimp. UPC 011110649812; Lot numbers 11925-H3A1 and 12025-H3A1; Best by dates 04/28/2027 and 04/29/2027.
Kroger Cooked Medium Tail-On, Peeled & Deveined 51/60 Shrimp. UPC 011110967015; Lot numbers 12225-H3A1 and 12325-H3A1; Best by dates 05/01/2027 and 05/02/2027.
Where were newly-recalled shrimp sold?
Southwind Foods' frozen shrimp product was distributed between June 24 and Sept. 16, 2025 in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Lawrence Wholesale's bagged frozen shrimp and frozen shrimp products were sold at Kroger locations in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.
One of the recalled shrimp products sold at Kroger.See full list of all recalled shrimp across brands
Southwind Foods, Beaver Street Fisheries, AquaStar (USA) Corp and Lawrence Wholesale have all issued a series of recalls since Aug. 19 covering shrimp products sold nationwide and processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati.
As of Thursday, Sept. 25, here is the full list.
Full list of shrimp Recalls as of 9/25 by mwalrathholdridge
What is Cesium-137 (Cs-137) and why is it regulated?
Cs-137 is a radioisotope of cesium, meaning it is a chemical element that emits radiation as it breaks down. It is man-made and is produced by nuclear fission, according to the FDA. In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measurement gauges, such as industrial devices that measure the thickness of materials.
Because it is widespread around the globe, trace amounts can be found in the environment, including soil, food and air, the FDA said. Agencies, including the FDA and U.S. Customs & Border Protection, test for, monitor and regulate the presence of the substance due to the risks associated with long-term exposure.
The FDA said low-level radiation exposure over time can lead to serious health complications. Exposure to Cs-137 alone can cause burns, acute radiation sickness, cancer and death. Due to the risks, governing agencies restrict potential exposure to lessen the possibility of these long-term impacts.
PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati has been placed on an import alert, which prevents any of their food products from entering the United States until the company resolves any conditions that could have caused the exposure.
What to do if you have recalled shrimp
If you have a package of the recalled shrimp at home, throw it out and do not eat or serve it, according to the FDA. Distributors and retailers should dispose of the product, not sell or serve it.
Those who fear they may have been exposed to elevated levels of cesium should contact their medical provider. To file a complaint or report an adverse reaction, consumers can visit the FDA's Industry and Consumer Assistance portal.
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