Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Great American Seafood Imports Co. Sand Bar recall: Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have

Recall published 1+ years ago

Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been 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-0603-2025
Published
September 24, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Great American Seafood Imports Co.
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
11,081 cases across all products and brands
Distribution
Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot# 087305; 125143; 130632; 128267
UPC codes
011110641182, 829944010612, 041512179471, 829944010698, 8299440106636

Products covered by this recall

Sand Bar; Great American; and First Street branded Frozen raw shrimp; 2 pound plastic bag; UPC#: 011110641182; 829944010612; 041512179471; 829944010698; 8299440106636

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.

  • 011110641182
  • 829944010612
  • 041512179471
  • 829944010698
  • 8299440106636

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 087305

Package size

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

  • 2 pound

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

Great American Seafood Imports Co. — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  3. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. — 20644 S Fordyce Ave, Carson, CA, 90810-1018

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 Great American Seafood Imports Co. seafood recalled?

Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137) Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been 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 011110641182, 829944010612, 041512179471; lot code 087305. 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?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington.

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