On Google Trends, FDA has become one of the most searched keywords in Japan within the business sector. Searches have surged in the past seven hours, reflecting growing concerns over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and food safety issues.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) blocked seafood shipments at ports including Los Angeles, Houston, Savannah, and Miami after positive Cs-137 results. FDA’s own testing confirmed the contamination and halted distribution. The FDA stated that the detected radiation level (68 Bq/kg) is not acutely dangerous, but long-term exposure may pose health risks. (San Francisco Chronicle, Live Science, Official FDA Statement)
The affected products were sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand, but may have been distributed through other retail channels as well, prompting a wide-scale recall. (Delish.com)
The FDA not only targeted BMS Foods but also issued warnings to other related suppliers, enforcing an Import Alert to block further shipments.
The FDA is globally trusted as the agency overseeing food and drug safety in the U.S. With risks surrounding Indonesian and Chinese food imports rising again in 2025, the FDA has stepped up its inspection regime.
In the past, contamination of Chinese clams with PFAS was discovered, leading the FDA to impose import bans.
The FDA is expected to continue its investigation in the U.S. Meanwhile, other seafood suppliers will be scrutinized for similar contamination risks. For Japanese importers and retailers, the following actions are necessary:
This FDA warning is not only a matter of food safety but could also influence the foreign exchange market. Tighter regulations and trade tensions between the U.S. and China may resurface, and market participants should remain alert.
Further analysis and updates can be found on the FIXIO Market Blog.
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