AquaStar is recalling Raw Peeled Shrimp Skewers for possible cesium-137 contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is AquaStar of Seattle, Washington. The recalled product is AquaStar Raw Peeled Shrimp Skewers that were sold in Food Lion stores in these states: Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, between July 7, 2025, and Sept. 20, 2025. The recalled shrimp is packaged in a printed bag with a black top and blue bottom, along with a printed image of the skewers inside. It is labeled with the following UPC, lot codes and “Best If Used By” dates, which are stamped on the back of the bag: UPC … [Read more...]
Southwind Foods Frozen Shrimp Recall For Cesium-137 Updated
The recall of Southwind Foods frozen shrimp for possible cesium-137 contamination is being updated again with more brands, types, and package sizes. That recall, published on August 21, 2025, was for Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, and First Street shrimp. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Southwind Foods of Carson, California. The bagged, frozen shrimp products were distributed between June 24 to September 16, 2025 to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in these states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, … [Read more...]
FDA Advises Consumers Not to Eat Indonesian Imported Shrimp
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat, sell, or serve certain Indonesian imported shrimp imported from PT Bahari Makmur Sejati. The shrimp is in violation of the Federal FD&C Act because it may be contaminated with cesium-137 and may be radioactive. The problem is that shipping containers have tested positive for the radioactive isotope. No radioactive shrimp has entered U.S. commerce. This list will be updated as the FDA updates. Three firms have issued press releases for recalled products. They are: August 21, 2025: Southwind Foods, LLC Recall August 22, 2025: Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC Recall August 27, 2025: AquaStar (USA) Corp Recall – Kroger Brand August 28, 2025: AquaStar (USA) Corp Recall – Aqua Star Brand August 29, 2025: Southwind Foods, LLC Recall … [Read more...]
More Kroger, AquaStar Shrimp Recalled For Possible Cesium-137
More Kroger and AquaStar shrimp are being recalled for possible Cesium-137 contamination, which makes food radioactive. No illnesses have been reported to date. And no product that has tested positive or alerted for the contaminant has entered U.S. commerce. The issue is contamination in shipping containers and some frozen shrimp products processed by PT Bahari Makmur Sejati, doing business as BMS Foods, of Indonesia. The shrimp was sold at Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foodsco, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick ‘n Save, Ralphs, Smith’s and QFC in these states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, … [Read more...]
Kroger Mercado and Aquastar Shrimp Recalled For Cesium-137
Kroger Mercado Shrimp and Aquastar Shrimp are being recalled for possible contamination with Cesium-137, which can make the shrimp radioactive. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc. doing business as AquaStar (USA) Corp. of Seattle, Washington. The AquaStar brand Cocktail Shrimp, 4oz. shrimp/2oz. cocktail sauce (net wt. 6oz), was sold at WALMART stores in AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, OH, OK, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WI between 7/31/25 and 8/16/25. The affected KROGER … [Read more...]
More Frozen Shrimp Recalled For Possible Radioactivity
More frozen shrimp is being recalled for possible radioactivity. The shrimp was manufactured under insanitary conditions and may have been contaminated with Cesium-137. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports Page, and not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is Southward Foods doing business as the Great American Seafood Imports Company of Carson, California. The recalled shrimp was sold at the retail level in these states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. No pictures of the recalled products were provided. The recalled products … [Read more...]
H & N Group Frozen Shrimp Recalled For Radioactivity
H & N Group Frozen Shrimp is being recalled for possible radioactivity because it may be contaminated with Cesium-137. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is H & N Group of Vernon, California. The shrimp was sold to various retail grocery stores primarily on the East Coast of the United States. These stores were not named in the recall notice. And no picture of the recalled shrimp was provided. The recalled product is H & N Group frozen shrimp that is packed in bulk packaging. There are 10 two pound blocks in each package. … [Read more...]
More Shrimp Recalled For Potential Cesium-137 Contamination
More shrimp is being recalled for potential Cesium-137 contamination. This man made radioisotope of cesium is radioactive. This recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, so there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Tampa Maid Foods of Lakeland, Florida. These products were distributed to these states: Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Texas, Minnesota, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, and Virginia, No pictures of the recalled products were provided in the recall notice. The shrimp is a product of Indonesia. The recalled products include Panko Style Breaded … [Read more...]
AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp Recalled For Radioactive Cs-137
AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp is being recalled because it may be contaminated with radioactive Cs-137, a man made radioisotope of cesium. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalling firm is AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, Washington. This product was sold in Walmart stores in these states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The shrimp was available for purchase between July 31, 2025 and August 16, 2025. The recalled product is AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp that is packaged in a clear plastic 6 ounce tray with a red and … [Read more...]
Recall of Great Value Shrimp for Cesium-137 Updated
The recall of Great Value Shrimp for possible Cesium-137 contamination has been updated with more information. The recalling firm is Beaver Street Fisheries of Jacksonville, Florida. This is a precautionary measure and the recommended action in the FDA advisory statement. The frozen shrimp was distributed in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia. It was sold in select Walmart stores from July 28, 2025 to August 8, 2025. No illnesses have been reported to date. No product has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137. The issue is that the shrimp is from PG. Bahari Makmur Sejati, whose products are on an Import Alert. The recalled product is Great Value Frozen Raw … [Read more...]
