Beaver Street Fisheries is recalling certain packages of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive material that may pose a long-term health risk if consumed regularly over time.
This is a precautionary recall—no illnesses have been reported, but the FDA is urging consumers to take action.
What’s Being Recalled and Why
The recall affects Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp because of a possible contamination with Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive substance.
Cesium-137 can occur in the environment at low levels, but higher levels may pose a cancer risk with long-term exposure.
The shrimp was linked to a facility flagged in an FDA advisory.
So far, no shrimp tested positive, but the FDA recommends recalling these items out of caution.
Which Products Are Affected
Brand: Great Value
Product: Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb
Packaging: Plastic bag
UPC and Lot Codes:
UPC: 078742133898
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
Sold at Walmart stores in:
AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, WV
Purchase window: July 28, 2025 – August 7, 2025
What You Should Do
If you have this shrimp in your freezer:
Do not eat it
Throw it away or
Return it to Walmart for a full refund
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Recall announced: August 22, 2025
Type: Voluntary, precautionary recall
Health risk: Long-term exposure to Cs-137 may increase cancer risk
No illnesses or confirmed contamination reported as of now
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
You can return the shrimp to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Questions? Contact Beaver Street Fisheries:
📞 Phone: +1-904-354-8533
🕗 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8AM to 5PM EST
👉 Request a Refund or Learn More: FDA Official Recall Page
