The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of certain frozen shrimp products due to potential radioactive contamination . The shrimp, imported from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati in Indonesia, may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive isotope. Although no contaminated products have entered U.S. commerce, the FDA is working with distributors and retailers to conduct a recall as a precautionary measure.

The recall affects frozen shrimp sold under various brands, including Great Value, at Walmart stores in several states such as Alabama, Florida, and Texas. According to the FDA, the shrimp was offered for sale between July 17 and August 8, 2025. The agency detected Cs-137 in a shipment that was detained before entering U.S. commerce. The detected level o

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