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Southwind Foods Recalls Frozen Shrimp for Possible Cesium-137 Contamination
Southwind Foods LLC, based in Carson, CA, has announced a recall of several frozen shrimp brands — including products sold at Walmart — due to potential contamination with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a man-made radioactive isotope.
While trace amounts of Cs-137 can exist naturally in the environment, prolonged consumption of contaminated food or water may increase the risk of cancer, as it can damage DNA within living cells.
The recalled frozen shrimp was distributed between July 17 and August 8, 2025, to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
The FDA is currently investigating Cs-137 contamination linked to shipping containers and shrimp processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods), Indonesia.
22-08-2025
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