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AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is recalling about 18,000 two-pound bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp. The shrimp may have been handled in unsanitary conditions and could be contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive substance.
Cs-137 can be found in the environment at very low levels, but long-term exposure to higher levels may increase the risk of cancer.
The recalled shrimp was sold between July 24 and August 11, 2025, at Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, and Pick ‘n Save stores in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA, WI, and WV.
Product details:
- Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, 2 lb bags
- Clear plastic bag with white label and green stripes
- UPC: 011110626196
- Lot code 10662 5139, Best Before 11/19/2027
- Lot code 10662 5140, Best Before 11/20/2027
The FDA is investigating possible Cs-137 contamination linked to shrimp processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) of Indonesia. No illnesses have been reported, and FDA says no products that tested positive for Cs-137 entered U.S. stores.
Customers who purchased the recalled shrimp should not eat it. They should throw it away or return it for a full refund.
For questions, contact AquaStar at 1-800-331-3440, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PST.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
