Raw shrimp skewers sold at Food Lion stores in 10 states, including Pennsylvania, have been recalled because they may be contaminated.

AquaStar Corp. of Seattle, Washington, recalled 8,000 bags of AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers that are imported from Indonesia, according to a company announcement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recall was initiated “because they may have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium 137 ( Cs-137).

“Cs-137 is a manmade radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination.

“The primary

See Full Page