CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp recalled
Southwind Foods is recalling Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp, distributed in 34 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Sep 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0115-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97695
- Recalling firm
- Southwind Foods, Carson, CA
- Brand
- Tovala
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Sep 2025
- FDA classified
- 21 Oct 2025
- Reported
- 29 Oct 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Shrimp
Timeline
| 23 Sep 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). This is an expansion to the original recall.
Product as listed by the FDA
Tovala branded Frozen raw phosphate free shrimp; 5oz IQF bag UPC: 829944085788
Where it was distributed
Distribution includes 26 domestic retail consignees across the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product manufactured under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). This is an expansion to the original recall.
Which lots are affected?
Best By Date: 4/27/2027
Where was it sold?
Distribution includes 26 domestic retail consignees across the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 97695| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Arctic Shores recalled by Southwind FoodsArctic Shores | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states | |
| CLASS II | Arctic Shores branded Frozen cooked salad shrimp recalledArctic Shores | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states | |
| CLASS II | Great American branded Frozen raw shrimp skewer recalledGreat | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states | |
| CLASS II | Arctic Shores recalled by Southwind FoodsArctic Shores | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states |
More recalls from Southwind Foods
All 10| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Arctic Shores recalled by Southwind FoodsArctic Shores | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Great American branded Frozen raw shrimp skewer recalledGreat | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Arctic Shores branded Frozen cooked salad shrimp recalledArctic Shores | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Arctic Shores recalled by Southwind FoodsArctic Shores | Southwind Foods | Other | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Sand Bar; Great American; and First Street branded Frozen raw shrimp recalledSand | Southwind Foods | Foreign Material | 9 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Kanni Delight 31/40 Fresh Frozen Vannamei White Shrimp IQF recalledKanni Delight | Campo Rico Foods | Packaging Defects | LA |
| Food | CLASS III | Albertsons Companies products recalledRecalled | Albertsons Companies | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS III | Albertsons Companies products recalledRecalled | Albertsons Companies | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Albertsons Companies products recalledRecalled | Albertsons Companies | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS III | Albertsons Companies products recalledRecalled | Albertsons Companies | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | Nationwide |