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Great American Seafood Imports recalls Best Yet and 1 more: contamination

September 24, 2025 · Great American Seafood Imports Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallProduct manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Great American Seafood Imports
Location
Carson, CA
Reported by FDA
September 24, 2025
Recall started
August 19, 2025
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Other contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Best Yet; Arctic Shores; and Great American branded Frozen cooked shrimp; 1 Pound/ 12 OZ/ 6 OZ/ 2 Pound plastic bag; (Various Brands) UPC#: 042187002736; 042187002743; 041130812392; 041130810497; 041130810411; 041130811685; 829944092540; 829944012173
    Quantity: 11,081 cases across all products and brands
    Codes: Lot# 095944; 111154; 095946; 109562; 109540; 109541; 109542; 134010; 128275
  • Sand Bar; Great American; and First Street branded Frozen raw shrimp; 2 pound plastic bag; UPC#: 011110641182; 829944010612; 041512179471; 829944010698; 8299440106636
    Quantity: 11,081 cases across all products and brands
    Codes: Lot# 087305; 125143; 130632; 128267

Where it was distributed

Product was distriburted to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state. No foreign distribution.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Great American Seafood Imports recalled 2 products, including Best Yet; Arctic Shores; and Great American branded Frozen cooked shrimp; 1 Pound/ 12 OZ/ 6 OZ/ 2 Pound plastic bag; (Various Brands)….

Why was it recalled?

Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Product was distriburted to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state. No foreign distribution.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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