The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of more than 83,000 bags of frozen raw shrimp imported from Indonesiadue to possible exposure to the radioactive isotope Cesium-137.
The products were sold in chains such as Market 32, Bistro on the water, Price chopper, Jewel Osco, Albertsons, Safeway And Happyamong other things.
The authority recommended that consumers avoid consuming these shrimps and assured that, according to official information from the authority, no associated illnesses have been reported so far. FDA and from ABC News.
The recall concerns specific issues 83,800 bags distributed through Direct Source Seafood LLCbased in Bellevue, Washington.
The recalled products correspond to the brands Market 32 And Bistro on the watersold in supermarkets in several states, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, new York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Mountain, North Dakota, Snowfall, Oregon, Utah And Wyoming.
According to the FDA, these shrimp were commercially available beginning in late June and early July 2025.
According to the information published by the media ABC Newsthe bags Market 32 Those affected are identified by the barcode (UPC): 0 41735 01358 3 and expiration date: April 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27, 2027.
For Bistro on the waterProducts have UPC 021130 13224-9 and an expiration date of April 25 or 26, 2027.
According to the FDA, shrimp may have been exposed to cesium-137 during processing, packaging or storage in conditions described as “unsanitary.”
He The reason for withdrawal is the potential risk of radioactive contamination from Cesium-137 (Cs-137)a synthetic radioisotope that occurs in low levels in the environment but is higher in contaminated areas.
According to the FDA, “The most important health effect following prolonged and repeated exposure to low doses is an increased risk of cancer resulting from damage to the DNA of living cells in the body.” The authority is continuing the ongoing investigation to clarify the incident.
The FDA urged consumers who purchased some of the recalled shrimp not to consume them and to throw them away or return them for a full refund. The action responds to a protocol Food safety and has character preventiveas reported by the FDA and ABC News.
The shrimp manufacturer is PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods)based in Indonesia. The FDA continues to investigate suspicious batches and containers. To date, there has been no confirmed presence of cesium-137 in the products sold, nor have any warnings been issued based on positive results.
For those who need more information, the FDA said you can contact Direct Source Seafood LLC at 425-455-2291, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).
As part of the investigation, the agency emphasized that “to date there is no evidence of products placed on the market with confirmed contamination with cesium-137 or of cause for concern for consumers who purchased them after the specified dates.”
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