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Southwind Foods Expands Frozen Shrimp Recall Over Contamination

8/23/2025

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Southwind Foods Recall

Southwind Foods expanded its frozen shrimp recall due to potential Cesium-137 contamination in nine states, including Alabama and California.
The affected shrimp was distributed from July 17 to August 8, 2025, under brands like Sand Bar and Arctic Shores.
The FDA is investigating the contamination source linked to Indonesian supplier BMS Foods, now under an import alert.
No illnesses reported; however, long-term exposure to Cesium-137 may elevate cancer risk.
Consumers should discard or return recalled products for a refund.

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FDA Expands Shrimp Recall

The FDA expanded a shrimp recall to include Walmart products in 13 states due to potential Cesium-137 contamination.
Contamination likely occurred during shipping, with detections noted at major ports.
The recall seeks to address long-term health risks from low-level radiation exposure.
Walmart faces boycotts related to its business practices in Black communities.
This action follows previous findings of Cesium-137 in frozen breaded shrimp samples.

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Southwind Foods Recall

Southwind Foods expanded its frozen shrimp recall due to potential Cesium-137 contamination in nine states, including Alabama and California.
The affected shrimp was distributed from July 17 to August 8, 2025, under brands like Sand Bar and Arctic Shores.
The FDA is investigating the contamination source linked to Indonesian supplier BMS Foods, now under an import alert.
No illnesses reported; however, long-term exposure to Cesium-137 may elevate cancer risk.
Consumers should discard or return recalled products for a refund.

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