Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 23, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Arctic Shores
- 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
- Product type
- Frozen cooked salad shrimp
- Model numbers
- Best By Date: 5/4/2027, Best By Date: 5/21/2027
- Sizes
- 6 oz bag
- 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
Arctic Shores Frozen cooked salad shrimp are sold in 6 oz bags as a ready-to-eat seafood product. The recall concerns the safety of these products due to contamination risk.
Why This Is Dangerous
Manufacturing under insanitary conditions may have allowed Cesium-137 contamination. Consuming contaminated shrimp could pose radiological health risks.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers across 26 states face potential exposure to contaminated product. The recall is active and refunds or replacements are offered.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the product label for Arctic Shores Frozen cooked salad shrimp
- Look for Best By dates 5/4/2027 or 5/21/2027
- Confirm the bag size is 6 oz and the product is sold in 6 oz bags
Where to find product info
FDA recall page and the company’s notices at recall announcements
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed within 4-8 weeks after submission
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a consumer complaint with the FDA or CPSC if the company is slow or unresponsive
- Keep records of all correspondence and proof of purchase
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall notices before consuming seafood products
- Verify UPC and Best By dates when buying frozen shrimp
- Buy from reputable retailers and review recall history for brands you purchase
Documentation advice
Retain packaging, UPC, and purchase receipts; save all recall notices and correspondence
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Product Details
Brand: Arctic Shores; Product: Frozen cooked salad shrimp; Size: 6 oz bag; UPC: 041130811685; Best By Dates: 5/4/2027 and 5/21/2027; Quantity recalled: 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs); Sold to: 26 states (AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY); Recall date: 2025-09-23; Manufacturer: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports; Status: Active; Country of origin: Unknown; Description: Frozen cooked salad shrimp in 6 oz bags.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Best By Dates: 5/4/2027 and 5/21/2027
- Arctic Shores brand
- Distributor: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports
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