Why this recall matters
Sea Port Products Corp., Kirkland, Washington, recalled a small amount of its frozen shrimp due to safety concerns. The product recalled is the Sea Port brand bagged Frozen Raw Easy Peel White Shrimp, Jumbo size.
The recall comes after worries that the shrimp contains Cesium-137 (Cs-137), which is a man-made radioactive material. Though nobody has yet become sick from eating the shrimp, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a strong warning to steer clear of possible health injury.
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What is Caesium-137?
Caesium-137 is one of the man-made, not naturally occurring radioactive foods. Caesium-137, according to the food safety experts, sometimes ends up in the products grown or produced in contaminated environments.
The FDA states that the major health concern with chronic, low-dose exposure to Cs-137 is an increased risk of cancer. This is because the compound may damage human DNA when consumed chronically over long periods.
Where the Shrimp was sold
The recalled shrimp were shipped in small quantities to retailers from July 10, 2025, through September 22, 2025. The affected states and territories include:
- Alaska
- California
- Hawaii
- Montana
- Oregon
- Washington
- American Samoa
A recall map published by the FDA will identify these locations to assist customers in determining whether they might have bought the product.
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What the Shrimp Looks Like
The recalled shrimp products are 16/20-count, 1-pound containers. The FDA offered the following so consumers can review their freezers:
- 1-Pound Bag
- Lot code: C10524 SO502 080
- Best by: May 08, 2028
- UPC: 659878010019
- 2-Pound Bag
- Lot code: C10524 SO502 080
- Best by: May 07, 2028
- UPC: 659878008610
- 2-Pound Bag
- Lot code: C10524 SO502 080
- Best by: May 08, 2028
- UPC: 659878008610
FDA’s larger investigation
If your package of shrimp contains the lot codes and UPC numbers listed above, it should be discarded.
The FDA also revealed that the shrimp may have been connected to shipping containers belonging to PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, a supplier under investigation. Even though nobody has been reported to be ill yet, the inspectors are concerned.
Other shrimp on sale throughout the nation, including in Kroger stores, just got a Class I risk category, the highest alert from the FDA. A Class I recall means that there is a reasonable chance that eating the product will lead to health problems.
What to do if you bought this shrimp
The FDA and Sea Port Products Corp. are advising customers to do the following:
- Do not eat the shrimp.
- Return it to where it was purchased for a refund.
- Or get rid of it safely so nobody else will eat it.
- Phone Sea Port Products Corp at 425-896-0186, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific Time, with questions.
Why recalls are on the rise
This recall is only one of numerous food safety notices in 2025. The FDA has been sending warnings for issues from contamination to undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans have food allergies or sensitivities, and recalls such as these are important to maintaining their safety.
The nine most frequent allergens found in the U.S. include eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, sesame, peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish crustaceans, like shrimp. That makes the recall especially relevant to people with shellfish allergies, along with the matter of Cs-137.
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