Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 23, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American...
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, Master Catch +2 more
- Product type
- Frozen cooked shrimp
- Model numbers
- Best By Date: 4/18/2027, 4/19/2027, 4/20/2027, 4/21/2027, 4/22/2027, 4/23/2027, 4/28/2027, 4/29/2027 +12 more
- Sizes
- 2 lb, 1 lb, 12 oz
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 23, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). This is an expansion to the original recall.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Frozen cooked shrimp sold under multiple brand names. Consumers typically use these products in meals or seafood dishes. They are distributed nationwide through various retailers.
Why This Is Dangerous
The products were produced under insanitary conditions and may be contaminated with Cesium-137. Contaminated seafood presents a health risk if consumed.
Industry Context
This recall is not presented as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may face radiation exposure risk from eating contaminated shrimp. The recall covers a large quantity and wide distribution, increasing potential exposure.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the brand names Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, Master Catch.
- Review the listed UPCs for your products.
- Compare the Best By Dates to the dates listed in the recall.
Where to find product info
UPC codes and Best By Dates are printed on the product packaging and can be cross-checked against the recall notice.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-8 weeks after claim submission.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact the company.
- File a consumer safety complaint with the CPSC if the company is unresponsive.
- Consider seeking legal advice for unaddressed claims.
How to prevent similar issues
- In future seafood purchases, check recall databases for your brands.
- Prefer suppliers with transparent recall records.
- Verify UPCs and date codes at purchase and store.
- Report concerns to health authorities if symptoms develop.
Documentation advice
Keep photos of product packaging, UPCs, Best By dates, receipts, and all correspondence with the company.
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Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 93,122 cases recalled (1,275,765 lbs)
- Distributed to 34 states via 26 domestic retail consignees
- Recall date: 2025-09-23; Report date: 2025-10-29
- Hazard: Cesium-137 contamination; insanitary manufacturing conditions
- Remedy: Refund or replacement offered by the manufacturer
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