Shrimp lovers, beware! That bag of shrimp in your freezer might be part of a major recall after the FDA flagged possible radioactive contamination in shipments from Indonesia.
The recall started with Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart stores in Ohio and across the South and Midwest. Now, the FDA says even more brands are being pulled.
🦐 Shrimp Brands on the Recall List:
- Great Value Frozen Raw White Shrimp (Lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, 8005539-1 – Best by 3/15/2027)
- Sand Bar Frozen Raw Shrimp 31/40 – 2 lb bag
- Best Yet Frozen Cooked Shrimp 31/40 – 1 lb bag
- Best Yet Frozen Cooked Shrimp 41/50 – 1 lb bag
- Arctic Shores Frozen Large Cooked Shrimp 31/40 – 1 lb bag
- Arctic Shores Frozen Small Cooked Shrimp 61/70 – 1 lb bag
- Arctic Shores Frozen Small Cooked Shrimp 91/120 – 12 oz bag
- Arctic Shores Frozen Cooked Salad Shrimp 150–200 – 6 oz bag
- Great American Frozen Raw Shrimp 16/20 – 2 lb bag
- First Street Frozen Raw Shrimp 16/20 – 2 lb bag
- Great American Frozen Raw Shrimp 71/90 – 2 lb bag
- Great American Frozen Cooked Shrimp Meat – 1 lb bag
- Great American Frozen Cooked Shrimp 41/60 – 2 lb bag
⚠️ The problem? A shipment tested positive for Cesium-137—a man-made radioactive material linked to cancer with long-term exposure. While the FDA says none of the tainted shrimp actually made it onto shelves, they’re not taking any chances. The contamination was first spotted when U.S. Customs flagged suspicious shipping containers. Since then, the FDA has stepped in to stop further imports and make sure consumers are protected.
What You Need to Do:
- Check your freezer NOW. If you bought any of these shrimp brands, throw them out immediately.
- Don’t cook, don’t serve, don’t eat.
- Refunds available where you purchased the shrimp.
- If you’re worried about radiation exposure, contact your doctor.
The FDA has slapped the Indonesian company behind these radioactive shrimp with an import ban until they clean up their act. Officials say they’ll continue to test seafood imports to make sure dangerous products stay off your dinner plate.
No one wants to serve “glow-in-the-dark cocktail shrimp” at dinner—better safe than sorry.