US EditionPossible radioactive contamination prompts 2nd frozen shrimp recall
The Food and Drug Administration urges consumers to discard recalled frozen shrimp from multiple brands sold across nine states due to radioactive Cesium-137 contamination concerns.
- The FDA announced a second recall on Thursday of frozen shrimp distributed by Southwind Foods LLC in nine U.S. states due to possible radioactive contamination.
- This recall followed detection of the radioactive isotope cesium-137 in shipping containers and a breaded shrimp sample, prompting concerns about contamination from an Indonesian supplier.
- The recall covers products from brands including Arctic Shores, Great Value, and Sand Bar, which were sold between mid-July and early August and carry a best by date of March 15, 2027.
- The FDA reported no illnesses to date and stated cesium-137 levels found were below thresholds needing protective action, while experts noted low public risk except for daily high consumption.
- Consumers are advised not to eat recalled shrimp and should return or discard products, while the FDA continues investigating the contamination and its source conditions.
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