FDA Expands Recall of Radioactive Shrimp Amid Concerns Over Contamination

The FDA is expanding a radioactive shrimp recall to include two products from Seattle-based Aquastar Corp, affecting over 44,000 packages of cocktail shrimp and Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp sold in various states. The affected products were sold at Walmart, Kroger, and other stores and are being pulled from shelves due to possible radioactive contamination. Consumers are advised to dispose of the affected products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its warning about radioactive shrimp, recalling more brands due to potential contamination. The latest recall affects over 44,000 packages of cocktail shrimp and Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp sold in various states. The affected products were sold at Walmart, Kroger, and other stores and are being pulled from shelves due to possible radioactive contamination.

The recall includes approximately 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp and 26,460 packages of cocktail shrimp, both from Seattle-based Aquastar Corp [1]. The recalled products were sold between July 24 and Aug. 11 in 17 states, with impacted stores including Baker's, Gerbes, Jay C, Kroger, Mariano's, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, and Pick 'n Save [2].

The FDA has placed the Indonesian supplier PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, operating as BMS Foods, under a full import alert due to the contamination. The agency has warned consumers who have purchased affected shrimp not to consume the products and to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund [2].

Cesium-137, also known as Cs-137, is a man-made radioisotope that can cause long-term health risks, including an elevated risk of cancer. The FDA is investigating reports of Cs-137 contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp processed by BMS Foods [1].

No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, but the FDA is urging consumers to be cautious and avoid consuming the affected products.

References:
[1] https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/29/radioactive-shrimp-recall-expands-includes-kroger-item-heres-what-to-know/
[2] https://abcnews.go.com/Health/fda-expands-warning-radioactive-shrimp-2-brands-recalled/story?id=125104448