Product Details
The recall involves Sand Bar, Great American, and First Street branded frozen raw shrimp sold in 2-pound plastic bags. The affected UPCs include 011110641182, 829944010612, 041512179471, 829944010698, and 8299440106636. The product was distributed across Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
The Hazard
The recalled shrimp may contain Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope that poses serious health risks if ingested. Consumption of contaminated seafood can lead to radiation poisoning and increased cancer risk.