Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 15, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Great Value, Sea Best
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 3 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 Value, Sea Best
- Product type
- Raw Frozen Shrimp
- Model numbers
- 8005538-1, 8005540-1, 8005539-1, 8006151-1, 8006151-2
- Sizes
- 20 lbs master carton, 18 lbs master carton, 1 lb bags, 2 lb bags, 1.5 lb bags
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- AR, FL, IL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 15, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
September 3, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Product may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Raw frozen shrimp are sold in bulk and used in a variety of seafood dishes. They are typically stored frozen until ready to cook and may be sold in bulk master cartons for food service or retailers.
Why This Is Dangerous
Cesium-137 contamination presents radiological risk if ingested. The hazard relates to the potential presence of radioactive material in the product.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who purchased the affected shrimp may need to discard product and seek refunds. The recall involves 33,164 pounds distributed to AR, FL, and IL.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Compare packaging size notes (20 lb or 18 lb master cartons) to your product
- If any match, set the product aside and contact Beaver Street Fisheries for refund or replacement
Where to find product info
Lot codes and UPCs are printed on the bag label. Master cartons may show size and weight details.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are typically processed within 4-8 weeks after verification of eligibility.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts with Beaver Street Fisheries.
- If the company is slow to respond, file a consumer safety complaint with the FDA.
- Consider contacting state consumer protection offices for assistance.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy seafood from reputable retailers with clear recall notices.
- Check for recall notices on the FDA enforcement report before purchasing bulk seafood.
- Watch for updated recall information using the recall number H-0549-2025.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, product packaging, lot codes, UPCs, receipts, and correspondence with the company as records.
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Product Details
Brand: Great Value; Sea Best. Product: Raw frozen shrimp in bulk master cartons. Master cartons: 20 lbs (10 x 2-lb bags) or 18 lbs (12 x 1.5-lb bags) and (10 x 1-lb bags). Product of Indonesia. Distributed by Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc., 1741 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209. UPCs: 78742133898, 7539101240, 7539101339. Quantity: 33,164 lbs. Distribution: AR, FL, IL. Lot codes: 8005538-1, 8005540-1, 8005539-1, 8006151-1, 8006151-2.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Brands: Great Value and Sea Best
- Product of Indonesia
- Distributed to AR, FL, IL
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