The FDA reported that Southwind Foods, LLC (Carson, California) recalled a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination. Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. 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 and August 8, 2025, to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state. 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. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/southwind-foods-llc-recalls-frozen-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
