AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle has announced a recall of more than 85,000 bags of shrimp products due to potential contamination with cesium-137 (Cs-137), a man-made radioactive substance.
The recall includes:
* 49,920 bags of Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp (2 lbs.)
* 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp (2 lbs.)
* 17,264 bags of AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers (1.25 lbs.)
The products were sold at multiple grocery chains, including Kroger, Ralphs, Smith’s, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Food 4 Less, QFC, and others across more than 30 states, including Tennessee, between June 12 and September 17, 2025.
Cesium-137 exposure over time may increase cancer risk, though no illnesses linked to the recalled shrimp have been reported. The FDA says the recall