Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 23, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Southwind Foods LLC dba 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
- Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports
- Product type
- Frozen Raw Shrimp (IQF)
- Model numbers
- Best By Date: 4/27/2027
- Sizes
- 5 oz IQF bag
- 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
This recall concerns a frozen raw shrimp product sold under the Tovala brand, distributed by Great American Seafood Imports. The product is sold in 5 oz IQF bags.
Why This Is Dangerous
The product was produced under insanitary conditions and may be contaminated with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. Contamination poses a poisoning risk if ingested.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who bought the product should not consume it. The recall covers 93,122 cases across 26 states, potentially affecting household kitchens and retailers.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for UPC 829944085788.
- Confirm bag size is 5 oz and labeled Tovala-brand frozen shrimp.
- Check Best By Date: 4/27/2027.
Where to find product info
Refer to the FDA recall page with recall number H-0115-2026 and the packaging UPC on the product label.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing typically takes 4-6 weeks after contact.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact the supplier.
- File a complaint with the FDA recall portal and your state consumer protection office if needed.
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying frozen shrimp, verify UPCs and best-by dates.
- Only buy from reputable retailers with recall notices.
- Keep receipts and packaging for future refunds.
Documentation advice
Save receipts, take photos of the packaging label and UPC, track all communications with the supplier.
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Product Details
Brand: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Product: Tovala-branded Frozen Raw Shrimp, 5 oz IQF bag UPC: 829944085788 Best By Date: 4/27/2027 Cases: 93,122 Total Weight: 1,275,765 lbs Distribution: 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) Sold Since: Unknown Price: Unknown
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Best By Date: 4/27/2027
- Distributed to 26 states
- Expansion to original recall
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