Massive 83k bags of frozen shrimp recall sparks concerns over radioactive contamination

Frozen shrimp products sold across 17 US states face a major recall due to potential contamination with cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, prompting urgent consumer alerts from the FDA. Direct Source Seafood LLC initiated the voluntary recall of approximately 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp imported from Indonesia, distributed under Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands. No illnesses have been reported to date, but authorities emphasize precautionary disposal to mitigate any risks.

Recall details and affected products

The recall, announced on December 19, 2025, targets shrimp possibly exposed to cesium-137 during processing, packing, or shipping under insanitary conditions. Products were sold in states including Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming, among others.

This incident forms part of a broader series of recalls linked to Indonesian processor BMS Foods (PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati), where Cs-137 was detected in shipping containers at US ports.


Earlier recalls involved brands like Great Value (Walmart), Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, First Street, and Kroger's Mercado, with Southwind Foods and Aquastar also issuing alerts.

Recalled shrimp products list

Here is the detailed information on the affected frozen shrimp products from the recall, organized by retailers with full state names for clarity:

• Retailer: Price Chopper
  Brand: Market 32
  Product Size: 1-lb bags
  UPC Code: 0 41735 01358 3
  Best By Date: 04/22/27, 04/23/27, 04/24/27, 04/26/27, or 04/27/27
  Store Locations: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont
  Dates of Sale: After July 11, 2025

• Retailer: Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky Supermarket
  Brand: Waterfront Bistro
  Product Size: 2-lb bags
  UPC Code: 021130 13224-9
  Best By Date: APR 25, 2027 or APR 26, 2027
  Store Locations: Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
  Dates of Sale: On or after June 30, 2025