DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, Fla., has issued a voluntary recall of select packages of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp due to concerns over possible contamination with Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope.
The recall applies to Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21–25 per lb, sold in plastic bags with the following lot codes and best-by dates:
- Lot Code 8005540-1, Best By 3/15/2027
- Lot Code 8005538-1, Best By 3/15/2027
- Lot Code 8005539-1, Best By 3/15/2027
The shrimp was distributed in 12 states, including Alabama, and sold at select Walmart stores between July 28 and August 7, 2025.
While no illnesses have been reported, the recall follows an FDA advisory dated Aug. 19, 2025. The FDA noted that, although no contaminated product entered U.S. commerce, shrimp from the supplier PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati violated federal food safety standards and may pose a health risk. Long-term exposure to Cs-137 through contaminated food or water can increase the risk of cancer.
Consumers who purchased the recalled shrimp should not eat it. The product should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or safely disposed of.
For questions, consumers can contact Beaver Street Fisheries customer service at 904-354-8533, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Similarly, an Indonesian company had also recalled their Great Value frozen shrimp products this month for the same reason.
