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Great American Seafood Imports recalls Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp and 4 more: contamination

October 29, 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). This is an expansion to the original recall.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Great American Seafood Imports
Location
Carson, CA
Reported by FDA
October 29, 2025
Recall started
September 23, 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.

  • Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp; 5oz IQF bag UPC: 829944085788
    Quantity: 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs) Total
    Codes: Best By Date: 4/27/2027
  • Arctic Shores; Best Yet; Great American; Master Catch branded Frozen Raw shrimp; 2lbs; 1lbs; UPC: 041130810923; 041512179471; 041130810978; 041130811029; 011110641182; 829944010636; 041130811333; 041130810916; 041130812460; 041130810824; 829944012463; 829944012012; 829944004079; 829944095060; 829944076984; 011110641168; 829944094537; 829944010612; 829944013583; 041512179471 011110643902; 041130811357;
    Quantity: 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs) Total
    Codes: Best By Date: 4/18/2027; 4/19/2027; 4/20/2027; 4/21/2027; 4/22/2027; 4/23/2027; 4/24/2027; 4/25/2027 4/26/2027; 4/27/2027; 4/28/2027; 4/29/2027; 4/30/2027; 5/02/2027; 5/03/2027; 5/04/2027 5/05/2027; 5/06/2027; 5/07/2027; 5/08/2027; 5/10/2027; 5/11/2027; 5/12/2027; 5/13/2027 5/14/2027; 5/15/2027; 5/16/2027; 5/17/2027; 5/18/2027; 5/19/2027; 5/20/2027; 5/21/2027 5/22/2027; 5/23/2027; 5/24/2027; 5/25/2027; 5/26/2027; 5/27/2027; 6/7/2027; 6/9/2027; 6/12/2027; 6/17/2027
  • Arctic Shores branded Frozen cooked salad shrimp; 6 oz bag UPC: 041130811685
    Quantity: 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs) Total
    Codes: Best By Date: 5/4/2027; 5/21/2027
  • Great American branded Frozen raw shrimp skewer; 1lb bag UPC: 829944002716; 829944002372
    Quantity: 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs) Total
    Codes: Best By Date: 5/12/2027; 5/11/2027; 5/21/2027
  • Arctic Shores; Best Yet; Great American; Master Catch branded Frozen cooked shrimp; 2lbs; 1lbs; 12oz bags; UPC: 041130810497; 041130810411; 041130811685; 041130810817; 042187002705; 829944012623; 042187002712; 829944012630; 042187002729; 829944011510; 041130812385; 042187002736; 042187002736; 829944013576; 829944012616; 829944093073; 041130810466; 041130810473; 042187002743; 829944011541; 717544137047; 829944012173; 829944002631; 042187002750; 829944011565; 829944010674; 829944011381; 042187002774; 829944092540; 041130812392
    Quantity: 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs) Total
    Codes: Best By Date: 4/18/2027; 4/19/2027; 4/20/2027; 4/21/2027; 4/22/2027; 4/23/2027; 4/28/2027; 4/29/2027; 5/05/2027; 5/10/2027; 5/14/2027; 5/16/2027; 5/17/2027; 5/18/2027; 5/19/2027; 5/20/2027; 5/21/2027; 5/22/2027; 5/23/2027; 5/24/2027; 5/25/2027; 5/26/2027; 5/27/2027; 6/12/2027; 6/17/2027;

Where it was distributed

Distribution includes 26 domestic retail consignees across the following states: 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, and Wyoming.

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 5 products, including Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp; 5oz IQF bag UPC: 829944085788.

Why was it recalled?

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 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?

Distribution includes 26 domestic retail consignees across the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New…

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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