Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp
Recalled by Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Food recall
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. has recalled Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on October 29, 2025 and was initiated on September 23, 2025. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp, with approximately 93,122 cases (1,275,765 lbs) Total affected. The company behind the recall is Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co., based in Carson, CA. The FDA describes the product as: “Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp; 5oz IQF bag UPC: 829944085788”
Why was Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “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 should you do?
If you think you may have bought Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Best By Date: 4/27/2027) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in CA. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- October 29, 2025
- Recall started
- September 23, 2025
- Distributed in
- CA
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp recalled?+
According to the FDA: Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesiu…
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0115-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.