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Arctic Shores Frozen Cooked Salad Shrimp Recalled in 93,122 Cases Over Cs-137 Contamination (2025)

Arctic Shores recalled 93,122 cases of Frozen cooked salad shrimp in 6 oz bags. The recall affects products distributed to 26 states. The product may be contaminated with Cesium-137 due to insanitary manufacturing conditions. Consumers should not eat this product and should contact Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports for refund or replacement information.

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

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

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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

  1. Check the product label for Arctic Shores Frozen cooked salad shrimp
  2. Verify UPC 041130811685
  3. Look for Best By dates 5/4/2027 or 5/21/2027
  4. 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

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

  • 93,122 cases recalled
  • 1,275,765 lbs total
  • Best By Dates: 5/4/2027 and 5/21/2027
  • UPC 041130811685
  • Arctic Shores brand
  • Distributor: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
POISONINGOTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
Best By Date: 5/4/2027
Best By Date: 5/21/2027
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
October 29, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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