Table of contents
- Latest Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Recall Updates
- October 5, 2026: FDA Finds Indonesia’s Shrimp Certification Program Meeting Requirements
- December 19, 2025: Direct Source Seafood Announces Shrimp Recall
- October 31, 2025: FDA Begins Requiring Import Certification for Indonesian Shrimp
- October 7, 2025: FDA Says No Positive Shrimp Entered the US Market
- Which Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Are Affected?
- Why Was Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Has FDA Found Cesium-137 in Other Indonesian Products?
- Could Recalled Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Still Be in My Freezer?
- Where Was Market 32 Shrimp Sold?
- What Level of Cesium-137 Did FDA Find in BMS Foods Shrimp?
Direct Source Seafood LLC recalled frozen raw shrimp sold as Waterfront Bistro and Market 32. The shrimp may have been exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137). The company announced the voluntary recall on December 19, 2025.
The recall covers about 83,800 bags. Waterfront Bistro 2-lb bags carry UPC 021130 13224-9. Do not eat the shrimp. Dispose of it or return it to the store for a full refund.
No illnesses have been reported, and the FDA notice shows the recall has not been terminated. No court case or MDL names the Waterfront Bistro shrimp recall.
Latest Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Recall Updates
October 5, 2026: FDA Finds Indonesia’s Shrimp Certification Program Meeting Requirements
Food Safety Magazine reported on a review by FDA. It found Indonesia’s Cs-137 import certification program for shrimp and spices “substantially meeting” its requirements [1]. The review was an in-country assessment in May 2026.
December 19, 2025: Direct Source Seafood Announces Shrimp Recall
Direct Source Seafood LLC announced the recall of approximately 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp sold as Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro. FDA posted the company announcement the same day.
October 31, 2025: FDA Begins Requiring Import Certification for Indonesian Shrimp
FDA began requiring import certification on October 31, 2025, for certain shrimp and spice products from specified regions of Indonesia, Food Safety Magazine reported.
The step followed Import Alert 99-52. It was the first use of the import certification authority Congress provided through the Food Safety Modernization Act. The requirement came before the Waterfront Bistro recall.
October 7, 2025: FDA Says No Positive Shrimp Entered the US Market
An updated FDA advisory on frozen shrimp from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) stated that no product that tested positive or alerted for Cs-137 had entered the U.S. marketplace [2].
The advisory tells the public not to eat, sell or serve certain imported frozen shrimp from that firm. Direct Source Seafood’s recall came later, on December 19, 2025.
Which Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Are Affected?
These Waterfront Bistro frozen raw shrimp bags are part of the recall:
- Product: Waterfront Bistro frozen raw shrimp, 2-lb bags
- UPC: 021130 13224-9
- Best-by dates: APR 25, 2027 or APR 26, 2027
- Stores: Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky and Supermarket
- States: CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, MT, ND, NV, OR, UT and WY
- Sale dates: On or after June 30, 2025
CBS Chicago reported that the shrimp sold in Illinois was the Waterfront Bistro brand, at Jewel-Osco stores [3]. Check the bag label for the UPC and best-by date.
Why Was Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Recalled?
Waterfront Bistro shrimp was recalled because it may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137). The notice says it may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions.
FDA is investigating reports of Cs-137 contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp made in Indonesia by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, doing business as BMS Foods.
Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium, according to the recall notice. Traces are widespread in the environment at background levels, and higher in water or foods produced in areas with environmental contamination.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the recall notice dated December 19, 2025. Cs-137 contamination of this product is possible, but it has not been confirmed.
FDA says the main health concern is an elevated risk of cancer. That risk comes from longer-term, repeated low-dose exposure, for example through food or water over time. The exposure can damage DNA within living cells.
No acute symptoms are described for this recall. A future report of illness would be a report only. It would not prove that the shrimp caused it.
What Should Consumers Do?
If you bought Waterfront Bistro shrimp, take these steps:
- Do not eat the Waterfront Bistro shrimp.
- Check your home freezer for 2-lb bags with UPC 021130 13224-9 and the best-by dates listed above.
- Dispose of the shrimp or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Call Direct Source Seafood LLC at 425-455-2291, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5 pm PST, with questions.
- Report a problem to FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) or through FDA’s Report a Product Problem page.
- If you suspect you have been exposed to elevated levels of cesium, talk to your healthcare provider.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
FDA’s advisory states that additional recalls have been added to its list. It also says that its investigation of the frozen shrimp from BMS Foods is ongoing.
Food Safety News counted seven recalls on BMS Foods shrimp published before this one [4]. The same recall also covers Market 32 1-lb bags, a second brand in the notice.
Legal Options
As of October 2026, no lawsuit, class action or MDL names Waterfront Bistro shrimp. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. If you have a health concern, you may ask a lawyer to review it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has FDA Found Cesium-137 in Other Indonesian Products?
FDA has found cesium-137 in other Indonesian products besides shrimp. It detected Cs-137 in cloves from another Indonesian company, Natural Java Spice, while its wider investigation of Indonesian imports continues.
Could Recalled Waterfront Bistro Shrimp Still Be in My Freezer?
Recalled Waterfront Bistro shrimp could still be in your freezer. A Food Safety News report raised concern that consumers may have the shrimp at home because its long shelf life stretches into 2027.
Where Was Market 32 Shrimp Sold?
Market 32 shrimp was sold at Price Chopper stores in CT, MA, NH, NY, PA and VT. The recalled Market 32 bags are 1-lb bags, and the notice lists sales after July 11, 2025.
What Level of Cesium-137 Did FDA Find in BMS Foods Shrimp?
The level of Cs-137 FDA found in BMS Foods shrimp was about 68 Bq/kg, in one detained shipment that never entered U.S. commerce, not this product. That is below the 1,200 Bq/kg Derived Intervention Level and would not pose an acute hazard, FDA said.