What is being recalled and why?

Great American Seafood Imports is recalling frozen raw shrimp skewers due to potential Cs-137 contamination from insanitary manufacturing conditions. The recall expands an earlier notice.

Which products are affected?

1 lb bags of Great American branded Frozen Raw Shrimp Skewers with UPCs 829944002716 or 829944002372 and Best By Dates of 5/12/2027, 5/11/2027, or 5/21/2027.

What should I do if I purchased this product?

Do not eat the product. Contact the company for refund or replacement using at least two communication methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or in-person visit.

How do I know if my package is part of the recall?

Check the 1 lb bag for UPCs 829944002716 or 829944002372 and the Best By Date. If they match, the product is affected.

What health risk is involved with Cs-137?

Cs-137 is a radioactive isotope. Ingestion may pose a radiation exposure risk. Do not consume the product.

Will I receive a refund or replacement?

Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. offers refunds or replacements. Follow the notification method requirements.

How will I get my refund or replacement?

Use two or more notification methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or an in-person visit to initiate the remedy.

How long does the processing take?

Refund or replacement processing is typically several weeks. The company will provide instructions after you contact them.

Where is the product distributed?

Affected shipments were distributed to 26 U.S. states across the country.

Should I keep the package as evidence?

Yes. Retain the product packaging and the UPCs to simplify the refund or replacement process.

Whom should I contact for more information?

Contact details are provided by the recall notice. If unavailable, check the FDA enforcement page referenced in the recall.

What if I cannot reach the company?

File a complaint with the CPSC if you cannot reach the company. Keep records of your attempts.

HIGHSeptember 23, 2025

Great American Seafood Imports Frozen Raw Shrimp Skewers Recall for Cs-137 Contamination (2025)

Great American Seafood Imports recalled 93,122 cases of its frozen raw shrimp skewers after potential Cs-137 contamination. The recall expansion cites insanitary manufacturing conditions. Consumers should not consume the product and should contact the company for refund or replacement.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date: September 23, 2025
Hazard Level: HIGH
Brand: Great American Seafood Imports
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

The product is a 1 lb bag of frozen raw shrimp skewers sold under the Great American brand. It is marketed for quick, convenient seafood meals.

Why This Is Dangerous

The product was manufactured under insanitary conditions and may be contaminated with Cs-137, a radioactive isotope. The contamination risk prompted the recall expansion.

Industry Context

This recall is not stated as part of a broader industry pattern in the notice.

Real-World Impact

Consumers face potential exposure to a radiological contaminant if the product is consumed. The recall is active and affects a large distribution footprint.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

Locate the 1 lb bag and check the UPC: 829944002716 or 829944002372
Check Best By Date on the package: 5/12/2027, 5/11/2027, or 5/21/2027
If both UPC and date match, the product is recalled

Where to find product info

UPC on the package barcode; Best By date on the label

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements typically take 4-8 weeks to process

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

File a complaint with the Consumer Product Safety Commission if the company is unresponsive
Document all contact attempts and times

How to prevent similar issues

Buy seafood only from reputable retailers
Check recall announcements before consuming seafood products
Verify UPCs and dates on packaging when purchasing frozen seafood

Documentation advice

Keep photos of the product and packaging, UPC, Best By Date, purchase receipt, and all recall correspondence

Product Details

Brand: Great American Seafood Imports. Product: Frozen Raw Shrimp Skewers, 1 lb bag. UPCs: 829944002716, 829944002372. Best By Dates: 5/12/2027; 5/11/2027; 5/21/2027. Quantity recalled: 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs). Distribution: 26 states across 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. Sold by: 26 domestic retail consignees. Recall date: 2025-09-23. Status: ACTIVE.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

93,122 cases recalled across 26 states
1,275,765 lbs affected
UPC codes 829944002716 and 829944002372
Best By Dates: 5/12/2027, 5/11/2027, 5/21/2027
Manufacturer: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH

Severity Score

8/ 10

Affected Groups

GENERAL

Injury Types

POISONING

Product Classification

CategoryFood & Beverages › Frozen Seafood

Product TypeFrozen Raw Shrimp Skewers (1 lb bag)

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