California-based Southwind Foods, LLC is recalling a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp due to potential radionuclide Cesium-137 contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA said it is investigating reports of Cesium-137 contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by Indonesia-based PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, which operates as BMS Foods.
Retail major Walmart earlier this week had pulled certain frozen shrimp products from its shelves in 13 states after U.S. regulators detected traces of Cesium-137 in shipments originated from BMS Foods.
Southwind Foods' affected items include both raw and cooked shrimp sold under various brands, such as Sand Bar, Best Yet, Arctic Shores, White Arctic Shores, First Street, and Great American.
The recalled products include frozen raw shrimp in 16/20 and 71/90 count 2-lb bags and frozen cooked shrimp in multiple sizes, ranging from 31/40 to 150/200 count, sold in bags from 6 ounces to 2 pounds.
Lot numbers associated with the recall include 087305, 095944, 111154, 095946, 109562, 109540, 109541, 109542, 125143, 130632, 128267, 134010, and 128275.
The recalled product was distributed between July 17 and August 8 to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state.
Cesium-137 or Cs-137 is a man-made radioactive isotope of cesium. It is widely distributed in trace amounts in the environment and can occur at higher concentrations in water or food from contaminated areas.
Long-term, repeated low-dose exposure, such as through consuming contaminated food or water, primarily increases the risk of cancer due to DNA damage in body cells.
However, no illnesses have been reported so far.
The company advises consumers who have purchased the recalled product not to consume it and to dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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