A major seafood importer, wholesaler and distributor recalled 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp on Friday over potential radioactive contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Why was the frozen shrimp recalled?
Direct Source Seafood LLC, based in Bellevue, Washington, recalled the frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia and sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands, the FDA said in a news release.
The company pulled the products after they may have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, potentially contaminating them with cesium-137 (Cs-137), according to the federal agency.
Cs-137 is an artificial form of Cesium, is widespread, and can be “present in the environment at background levels and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination,” the FDA said.
Product information consumers should know
| Retailer | Brand | Product Size | UPC Code | Dates of Sale | Best By Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Chopper | Market 32 | 1-lb bags | 0 41735 01358 3 | After July 11, 2025 | 04/22/27, 04/23/27, 04/24/27, 04/26/27, 04/27/27 |
| Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky Supermarket | Waterfront Bistro | 2-lb bags | 021130 13224-9 | On or after June 30, 2025 | APR 25, 2027, APR 26, 2027 |
Price Chopper sold the affected products in these states:
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Vermont
Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Safeway, and Lucky Supermarket stores sold the affected products in these states:
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Montana
- North Dakota
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Utah
- Wyoming
The FDA has launched an investigation into the Cs-137 contamination
The federal agency’s probe includes the frozen shrimp from Indonesia’s PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods), per the news release.
“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 FDA said.
Despite the health risks of Cs-137, no illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased affected shrimp should not consume the product and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 425-455-2291 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PT.