Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Direct Source Seafood LLC waterfront Bistro brand Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ Peel Shell & recall: Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)

Recall published 9 months ago

Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

The hazard: Food safety concern

The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

What the notice says: Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0379-2026
Published
January 14, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Direct Source Seafood LLC
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
waterfront Bistro shrimp = 1800 cases
Distribution
Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
DSBMS2559 25115 S5060-5100 Best If Used By: APR 25 2027 DSBMS2559 25116 S5060-5100 Best If Used By: APR 26 2027 Code is interpreted as follows: DS = Direct Source Seafood BMS = Bahari Makmur Sejati 2559 = code assigned to imported container 25115 = Julian date of production 25116 = Julian date of production S5060-5100 = Plant-specific code
UPC codes
021130132249

Products covered by this recall

waterfront BISTRO brand Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ PEEL SHELL & TAIL ON Colossal 8-12 Count per Lb. Net wt. 32oz (2LB). Product is packaged in white flexible plastic pouch with multicolored labeling. UPC is 0 21130 13224 9. Product of Indonesia. DISTRIBUTED BY LUCERNE FOODS, INC. P.O. BOX 99 PLEASANTON, CA 94566.

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 021130132249

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • INC. P
  • ion 25116
  • ion S5060-5100

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 Count
  • 32 oz
  • 2 LB

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Direct Source Seafood LLC — The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  3. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  4. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: DIRECT SOURCE SEAFOOD LLC — 13037 Ne Bel Red Rd Ste 150, Bellevue, WA, 98005-2618

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Direct Source Seafood LLC seafood recalled?

Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 021130132249; model number INC. P, ion 25116, ion S5060-5100. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York and others.

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