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Direct Source Seafood LLC, a Washington-based seafood company, on Friday recalled nearly 84,000 bags of frozen shrimp over concerns of possible radioactive contamination from cesium-137 (Cs-137), a man-made isotope with potential long-term health risks.
The recall follows months of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations into multiple shipments of Indonesian shrimp, raising questions about food safety protocols for imported seafood and the effectiveness of current radiological screening practices at U.S. ports.
The recalled bags of frozen shrimp were distributed under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands.
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The shrimp, imported from Indonesia and manufactured by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods), was recalled due to potential exposure to cesium-137 during processing, packing, or shipping.
Cs-137 is a radioactive isotope that can occur in trace amounts in the environment but may accumulate at higher concentrations following industrial or nuclear incidents, according to the CDC. Prolonged low-dose exposure, such as from repeated consumption of contaminated products, can elevate cancer risk due to potential DNA damage.
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The FDA has confirmed that no product which tested positive for Cs-137 contamination has entered the U.S. marketplace, and no illnesses related to the recalled shrimp have been reported as of the recall date.
The implicated products include:
- Market 32 brand, 1-lb bags (UPC: 0 41735 01358 3), with best by dates between 04/22/27 and 04/27/27, sold at Price Chopper stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont on or after July 11, 2025.
- Waterfront Bistro brand, 2-lb bags (UPC: 021130 13224-9), with APR 25, 2027 or APR 26, 2027 best by dates, sold at Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Safeway, and Lucky Supermarket stores in Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming on or after June 30, 2025.
Consumers are strongly advised not to eat the recalled shrimp. Instead, products should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The FDA has placed PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati on a new import alert for chemical contamination, effectively blocking its products from entering the U.S. until the company resolves the identified safety violations.
The agency’s investigation is ongoing, with additional recalls expected as more information becomes available. Updates will be published on the FDA's dedicated recall pages. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are also collaborating on the investigation and remediation of the contamination.
Consumers who suspect exposure to contaminated shrimp or who have health concerns should consult their healthcare provider. Complaints or reports of illness can be submitted to the FDA’s consumer complaint system.
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