In August, select shrimp products were pulled off the shelves across the country over fears of contamination with cesium-137 (Cs-137), a radioactive isotope.
Then, in early September, more shrimp products were recalled over the same fears.
Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying the public about yet another round of shrimp recalls due to radioactive fears. Here’s what you need to know.
What’s happened?
The FDA has issued another recall notice, expanding the list of products that could be contaminated with Cs-137.
This recall is being carried out by AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, Washington. As with previous recalls, these shrimp were processed by an Indonesian company whose containers tested positive for Cs-137.
Cs-137 is a radioactive isotope that is widely fo