More frozen shrimp recalled over possible radioactive contamination, FDA warns
Why is the shrimp reclaim?
Some frozen shrimp products remember Southwind Foods after contacting Cesium-137, a radioactive substance. Between 17 July and 8 August, the affected brands were sent to nine states.
The Environmental Protection Agency says that Cesium-137 is a silver-white metal used in things such as indicators and medical equipment, according to a report by NBC News.
He said on Thursday that the agency is a security measure. Health officials, although no disease was reported, people said not to eat affected products. They should throw them or take them back to the store for a complete repayment.
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Which states did the shrimp withdrawn?
Between July 17 and August 8, the shrimp products recalled were sent to stores, wholesalers and distributors in several states. Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington are some of these states.
FDA did not say which markets sell affected items. Sand Bar, Best, Arctic Shores Seafood Company, Great American Seafood Imports Co. And First Street, according to a report by NBC News, some of the recalled brands.
This week, the frozen shrimp was recalled for the second time. PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati from Indonesia, also known as BMS Food, had to remember his shrimp just a few days ago because of the same contamination concerns. According to a report by NBC News, Walmart stores sold the company’s property all over the United States.
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According to FDA, the following elements are remembered:
Frozen raw shrimp 31/40 sand rod 2 lb bags
Item Number- 08890
UPC- 011110641182
LOT NUMBER- 087305
Frozen cooked shrimp 31/40 best yet 1 lb bag
Item Number- 06350
UPC- 042187002736
LOT NUMBER- 095944
Frozen cooked shrimp 31/40 best yet 1 lb bag
Item Number- 06350
UPC- 042187002736
LOT NUMBER- 111154
Frozen cooked shrimp 31/50 best yet 1 lb bag
Item Number- 06062
UPC- 042187002743
LOT NUMBER- 095946
Frozen large cooked shrimp 31/40 Arctic coast 1 lb bag
Item Number- 08224
UPC-041130812392
LOT NUMBER- 109562
Frozen small cooked shrimp 61/70 Arctic coast 1 lb bag
Item number- 08127
UPC- 041130810497
LOT NUMBER- 109540
Frozen small cooked shrimp 91/120 White Arctic Coast 12 oz Bag
Item Number- 08128
UPC- 041130810411
LOT NUMBER- 109541
Frozen cooked salad shrimp 150-200 Arctic Shores 6 oz Bag
Item Number- 08129
UPC- 041130811685
LOT NUMBER- 109542
Frozen raw shrimp 16/20 big American 2 lb bags
Item number- 06021
UPC- 829944010612
LOT NUMBER- 125143
Frozen raw shrimp 16/20 first street 2 lb bags
Item number- 06171
UPC- 041512179471
LOT NUMBER- 130632
Frozen raw shrimp 71/90 Great American 2 lb bags
Item number- 06102
UPC- 829944010698
LOT NUMBER- 128267
Frozen cooked shrimp meat large American 1 lb bag
Item number- 08523
UPC- 829944092540
LOT NUMBER- 134010
Frozen cooked shrimp 41/60 large American 2 lb bags
Item number- 06812
UPC- 829944012173
LOT NUMBER- 128275
What health problems can come from being around cesium-137?
FDA said cesium-137 in foods could be very bad for your health. Recurrent exposure to low -dose radioactive material can damage DNA in human cells, which can increase the risk of cancer. However, there was no report on the disease or bad effects due to this special remembering.
Health professionals say that people should stay away from any seafood that may be contaminated until the next announcement. FDA is still investigating how to expose, but according to a report by NBC News, he confirmed that it was investigating radioactive container reports in the shipping containers connected to the shrimp industry.
What should people do?
People who may have purchased any of the affected shrimps should not eat it. The FDA says you need to throw the product safely or take it back to the store you purchased to get a complete repayment.
Southwind Foods did not say anything else about how shrimps come into contact with cesium-137, but remembering is on his own to keep people safe.
FAQ
Which shrimp brands are recalled?
Sand Bar, Best, Arctic coast, Great American Seafood Import Inc. And First Street.
What to do if people buy recalled shrimps?
Eating. You can return it to the store for refund or throw it safely.
