Current Class 1 FDA & USDA Recall Trends
FDA
Recalls / Reason(s)
- 8/22/25 – Food & Beverage – Frozen Raw Shrimp – Possible contamination with radionuclide (Cesium-137).
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- “Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, FL is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb as a precautionary measure per the recommended action stated in an FDA advisory statement dated 08/19/25 regarding Cesium-137 (Cs-137). Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.” 1
- 8/22/25 – Food & Beverage – Ice Cream – Undeclared almond, walnut, and pecan.
- “A Blue Bell employee discovered the incorrect packaging on two half gallons while restocking a retailer. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date. No other incorrect packaging has been discovered or reported to date.” 2
- 8/21/25 -Food & Beverage – Frozen Shrimp – Due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination.
- “Southwind Foods, LLC of Carson, California is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Frozen Shrimp, due to possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination. Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.” 3
- 8/19/25 – Drugs – Lactated Ringer’s Injection USP 1000 mL/0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL – Due to the presence of particulate matter.
- “B. Braun has identified through complaints the potential for the product to contain particulate matter in solution. To date there have been no reports of serious injury, death or other adverse events associated with this issue. If the particulate matter is observed before use, a minor delay could occur while obtaining a replacement product. If the particulate matter is loose and the container is used on a patient, there is a potential for the particulate to be infused into the circulatory system. This could lead to patient harm that may require additional medical intervention and/or lead to permanent impairment or death.” 4
- 8/18/25 – Food & Beverage – Cheese – Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- “The recall was initiated after product testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products. Production was suspended while the company investigated the source of the contamination which was determined to be from environmental contamination that migrated to food-contact areas of the production process. There have been no reports of illness to date associated with consumption of these products.” 5
USDA
- 8/20/25 – Food – Meat Products – Produced without the Benefit of Inspection.
- “The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities when FSIS investigators observed various meat products in commerce bearing false marks of federal inspection.” 6
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