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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Arctic Shores and Great American Seafood Shrimp Recalled for Cesium-137

Agency Publication Date: October 21, 2025
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Summary

Southwind Foods LLC is recalling over 1.2 million pounds (93,122 cases) of various frozen shrimp products under brands including Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, Master Catch, and Tovala. The products were manufactured under insanitary conditions that may have led to contamination with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive isotope. This recall expansion includes frozen cooked shrimp, frozen raw shrimp, salad shrimp, and shrimp skewers sold in various bag sizes from 5 oz to 2 lbs with Best By dates extending into 2027.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with Cesium-137 due to being processed under insanitary conditions. Consuming food contaminated with radioactive isotopes like Cesium-137 can increase the long-term risk of developing cancer.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the brand name (Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, Master Catch, or Tovala) and the 'Best By' date on the packaging.
  2. Check for specific UPC codes and Best By dates ranging from April 18, 2027, to June 17, 2027. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Arctic Shores; Best Yet; Great American; Master Catch branded Frozen cooked shrimp (12oz, 1lb, 2lb)
Variants: 12oz bags, 1lbs bags, 2lbs bags
UPC Codes:
041130810497
041130810411
041130811685
041130810817
042187002705
829944012623
042187002712
829944012630
042187002729
829944011510
041130812385
042187002736
829944013576
829944012616
829944093073
041130810466
041130810473
042187002743
829944011541
717544137047
829944012173
829944002631
042187002750
829944011565
829944010674
829944011381
042187002774
829944092540
041130812392
Establishment #: 2026541
Date Ranges: Best By Date: 4/18/2027, Best By Date: 4/19/2027, Best By Date: 4/20/2027, Best By Date: 4/21/2027, Best By Date: 4/22/2027, Best By Date: 4/23/2027, Best By Date: 4/28/2027, Best By Date: 4/29/2027, Best By Date: 5/05/2027, Best By Date: 5/10/2027, Best By Date: 5/14/2027, Best By Date: 5/16/2027, Best By Date: 5/17/2027, Best By Date: 5/18/2027, Best By Date: 5/19/2027, Best By Date: 5/20/2027, Best By Date: 5/21/2027, Best By Date: 5/22/2027, Best By Date: 5/23/2027, Best By Date: 5/24/2027, Best By Date: 5/25/2027, Best By Date: 5/26/2027, Best By Date: 5/27/2027, Best By Date: 6/12/2027, Best By Date: 6/17/2027

Recall #: H-0112-2026

Product: Arctic Shores; Best Yet; Great American; Master Catch branded Frozen Raw shrimp (1lb, 2lb)
Variants: 1lbs bags, 2lbs bags
UPC Codes:
041130810923
041512179471
041130810978
041130811029
011110641182
829944010636
041130811333
041130810916
041130812460
041130810824
829944012463
829944012012
829944004079
829944095060
829944076984
011110641168
829944094537
829944010612
829944013583
011110643902
041130811357
Establishment #: 2026541
Date Ranges: Best By Date: 4/18/2027, Best By Date: 4/19/2027, Best By Date: 4/20/2027, Best By Date: 4/21/2027, Best By Date: 4/22/2027, Best By Date: 4/23/2027, Best By Date: 4/24/2027, Best By Date: 4/25/2027, Best By Date: 4/26/2027, Best By Date: 4/27/2027, Best By Date: 4/28/2027, Best By Date: 4/29/2027, Best By Date: 4/30/2027, Best By Date: 5/02/2027, Best By Date: 5/03/2027, Best By Date: 5/04/2027, Best By Date: 5/05/2027, Best By Date: 5/06/2027, Best By Date: 5/07/2027, Best By Date: 5/08/2027, Best By Date: 5/10/2027, Best By Date: 5/11/2027, Best By Date: 5/12/2027, Best By Date: 5/13/2027, Best By Date: 5/14/2027, Best By Date: 5/15/2027, Best By Date: 5/16/2027, Best By Date: 5/17/2027, Best By Date: 5/18/2027, Best By Date: 5/19/2027, Best By Date: 5/20/2027, Best By Date: 5/21/2027, Best By Date: 5/22/2027, Best By Date: 5/23/2027, Best By Date: 5/24/2027, Best By Date: 5/25/2027, Best By Date: 5/26/2027, Best By Date: 5/27/2027, Best By Date: 6/7/2027, Best By Date: 6/9/2027, Best By Date: 6/12/2027, Best By Date: 6/17/2027

Recall #: H-0113-2026

Product: Arctic Shores Frozen cooked salad shrimp (6 oz)
Variants: 6 oz bag
UPC Codes:
041130811685
Establishment #: 2026541
Date Ranges: Best By Date: 5/4/2027, Best By Date: 5/21/2027

Recall #: H-0114-2026

Product: Tovala Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp (5oz)
Variants: 5oz IQF bag
UPC Codes:
829944085788
Establishment #: 2026541
Date Ranges: Best By Date: 4/27/2027

Recall #: H-0115-2026

Product: Great American Frozen raw shrimp skewer (1lb)
Variants: 1lb bag
UPC Codes:
829944002716
829944002372
Establishment #: 2026541
Date Ranges: Best By Date: 5/11/2027, Best By Date: 5/12/2027, Best By Date: 5/21/2027

Recall #: H-0116-2026

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97695
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Sold By: Retail consignees
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5 products (93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs) Total)
Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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