Walmart recalls shrimp due to potential radioactive contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to potential radioactive contamination.
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The Food and Drug Administration has issued an expansion warning about the possibility of radiochemical contamination about more frozen shrimp sold at retailers such as Walmart and Kroger.
The FDA began its first recall with an announcement on August 19th, unveiling certain raw frozen shrimp products processed by Indonesian company Pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati (who owns business as BMS Foods) tested positive for cesium 137, also known as CS-137. A small number of manufacturers sold these products to retailers across the country under various brand names.
The recall has since been expanded eight times, with the latest additions being released on Tuesday, September 23rd, with the companies involved continuing to add more products to the list.
According to the FDA, the presence of CS-137 violates federal food, drug and beauty laws.
Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates on recalls:
Which shrimp products have been added to the latest recall?
Two companies have been added to the shrimp list that was recalled as of Tuesday, September 23rd. This expanded the Lawrence Wholesale LLC, which sells previous recall notifications from late August and Kroger branded products.
Southwinds has significantly expanded its recall since its announcement on August 29th. The following shrimp products have been added to the list, which could be branded as sandbars, Arctic Coast, the best yet, as well as Great American or First Street.
Lawrence Wholesale reminded me of the following products for sale at Kroger Stores nationwide:
- Shrimp bowl cooked cocktail sauce and shrimp (7 oz). UPC 011110622952; Lot numbers 11325-H3A1, 11425-H3A1, 11525-H3A1 and 11625-H3A; Best by date 04/22/2027 to 04/25/2027.
- Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce (17 oz). UPC 011110624840;Lot numbers 13725-H3A1 and 13825-H3A1; Best until May 16, 2017 and May 17, 2027.
- Kroger cooked the tail-on of jumbo and peeled and peeled the shrimp 16/25. UPC 011110649812;Lot numbers 11925-H3A1 and 12025-H3A1; Best until April 28, 2017 and April 29, 2027.
- Kroger medium tail-on, peeled and peeled, peeled and peeled 51/60 shrimp, peeled and peeled. UPC 011110967015;Lot Numbers 12225-H3A1 and 12325-H3A1;Date 05/01/2027 and 05/02/2027
Where was the newly recalled shrimp sold?
Southwind Foods frozen shrimp products were distributed between June 24th and September 16th, 2025 in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Masachi New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Lawrence Wholesale’s bagged frozen shrimp and frozen shrimp products were sold at the Kroger location in Alaska, Alabama, Ala. Oregon, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
See the complete list of all the shrimp recalled across brands
Southwind Foods, Beaver Street Fisheries, Aquastar (USA) Corp and Lawrence Wholesale have issued all recalls since August 19th, covering shrimp products sold nationwide and processed by Pt. Bahari McMur Sejati.
As of Thursday, September 25th, the full list is here.
What is Cesium 137 (CS-137)? Why is it regulated?
CS-137 is a radioactive same-sex material of cesium. In other words, it is a chemical element that emits radiation when it fails. According to the FDA, it is artificially produced by nuclear fission. In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measuring gauges, including industrial devices that measure material thickness.
Because it is spreading around the world, trace quantities can be seen in environments such as soil, food and air, the FDA said. The FDA and agencies including the US Customs and Border Protection test, monitor and regulate the presence of substances due to risks associated with long-term exposure.
The FDA said low levels of radiation exposure over time could lead to serious health complications. Exposure to CS-137 alone can cause burns, acute radiation disease, cancer and death. Risks allow agencies to limit potential exposures and mitigate the potential for these long-term effects.
pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati is listed in the import warning. This will prevent any of the food from entering the United States until the company has resolved any conditions that could cause exposure.
What should I do if I remember shrimp?
According to the FDA, if you have a recalled shrimp package in your home, don’t throw it away and eat it or serve it. Distributors and retailers must dispose of their products rather than selling or offering them.
Anyone who fears they have been exposed to an elevated level of cesium should contact their healthcare provider. Consumers can visit the FDA’s industry and consumer support portal to file a complaint or report adverse reactions.
