Southwind Foods recalled multiple brands of frozen shrimp due to potential cesium-137 radionuclide contamination. Consumers exposed to this radioactive contaminant may face serious health risks.
Class II (our estimate) — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
Frozen shrimp
Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant — Due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination.
Southwind Foods recalled frozen shrimp products sold under multiple brand names due to potential Cesium-137 radionuclide contamination. Consuming contaminated shrimp poses a radiation exposure hazard.
Southwind Foods recalled frozen shrimp under multiple brands due to possible contamination with Cesium-137 radionuclides. Consumption of contaminated shrimp poses a radiological health risk.
Straus Family Creamery recalled various ice cream products in pint and quart sizes due to the presence of metal fragments. Consuming ice cream contaminated with metal fragments can cause choking, broken teeth, or internal injury.
Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk was recalled due to potential contamination with food-grade cleaning agents. Consuming milk with chemical residue can cause serious illness.
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