Possible radioactive shrimp recall: Where is the contamination coming from?

HOUSTON - Some shrimp sold at Kroger stores are being recalled for possible radioactive contamination. How can shrimp become radioactive? Let's peel back the layers.

The U.S. FDA is announcing the recall of more cooked and frozen shrimp sold at Kroger stores due to concerns about potential radioactive contamination.

Recall on possible radioactive shrimp

Aquastar Corp. recalled 157,000 additional pounds of shrimp because of possible contamination with Cesium 137, a radioactive isotope that can increase the risk for cancer.

That includes 50,000 bags of Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp, 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, and 17,000 bags of AquaStar Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers. These were sold between June 12 and September 17, 2025.

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