Frozen Cooked Shrimp Recalled Due to Potential Cesium Contamination

FDA classifies recall as Class II after products were made under unsanitary conditions

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a voluntary recall of frozen cooked shrimp as Class II after the product was found to have been made under insanitary conditions with potential cesium contamination. The recall involves around 3,780 units of Frozen Cooked Medium Shrimp Peeled & Deveined, Tail Off-White Shrimp, sold in 1‑pound retail plastic bags. The recall was initiated by H & N Group Inc., a California-based company, after the products were distributed to around 30 retail locations in the greater Houston and Gulf Coast areas.

Why it matters

Cesium-137 is a radioactive form of cesium that can increase the risk of cancer through long-term, repeated low-dose exposure. This recall highlights the importance of food safety regulations and the FDA's role in monitoring and addressing potential health risks in the food supply.

The details

The affected products include Lot EA14 25118, marked with a Best By date of October 28, 2026, and Lot EA14 25119, with a Best By date of October 29, 2026. The recall was issued by H & N Group Inc., which is based in Vernon, California. Company officials voluntarily initiated the recall, first notifying consignees by telephone, and the FDA currently lists the action as ongoing.

  • The recall was initiated on February 9, 2026.
  • The FDA classified the recall as Class II on February 18, 2026.

The players

H & N Group Inc.

A California-based company that voluntarily initiated the recall of the potentially contaminated frozen cooked shrimp.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that classified the recall as Class II and is monitoring the ongoing corrective actions.

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What’s next

The FDA will continue to monitor the ongoing recall as the company carries out its voluntary corrective actions.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of food safety regulations and the FDA's role in addressing potential health risks in the food supply, particularly when it comes to issues like radioactive contamination that can have long-term health consequences.