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
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
- Great American Seafood Imports
- Product type
- Frozen Raw Shrimp Skewers (1 lb bag)
- Model numbers
- Best By Date: 5/12/2027, 5/11/2027, 5/21/2027
- 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
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.
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
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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
- UPC codes 829944002716 and 829944002372
- Manufacturer: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
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