Admiralty Island Fisheries, doing business as AquaStar (USA) Corp., is recalling approximately 40,626 units of various frozen and refrigerated shrimp products because they may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). The recall affects AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp (6 oz.) sold at Walmart, Mercado Kroger Cooked Shrimp Pieces (2 lb.) sold at various Kroger banners, and AquaStar Breaded Butterfly Shrimp (3 lb.). These products were distributed in several states between July and August 2025.
Cesium-137 is a radioactive substance; consuming contaminated food could lead to internal radiation exposure, which may increase the risk of long-term health issues such as cancer. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
You have 2 options:
6oz packages sold to consumers at Walmart as refrigerated product; master cases distributed frozen to distributors.
“Kroger mercado cooked shrimp carton”
“Kroger Mercado Shrimp Pieces, 2 lb clear package, front”
“Kroger Mercado Shrimp Pieces, 2 lb clear package, back”
“Kroger Mercado Shrimp Pieces label, Best Before 11 19 2027”
“Mercado Shrimp Pieces label, Best Before 11 20 2027”
“Cocktail Shrimp in clear package”
“Cocktail Shrimp Nutrition Facts”
“Example where lot number is positioned: LOT: 10662 5125”
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response
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