Shrimp Recalled Across Massachusetts Over 'Radioactive Contamination' Risk

Specific lots of frozen raw shrimp sold in stores in several states, including Massachusetts , have been recalled over a serious health concern .

Southwind Foods LLC issued a voluntary recall for multiple brands of frozen shrimp due to a potential contamination of Cesium-137 (Cs-137), according to a recall notice shared August 21 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The FDA notes that Cs-137, a radioisotope of cesium produced by nuclear fission, could cause "elevated risk of cancer" in consumers through long term, repeated low dose exposure.

The recall impacts frozen shrimp products distributed to retailers, distributors and wholesalers between July 17 and August 8 in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington. See the full