Aquastar Corp is recalling several shrimp products after a potential radioactive contamination was detected, affecting stores across 31 U.S. states. The FDA is investigating frozen shrimp from an Indonesian supplier PT. Bahari Makmu Sejati. While no illnesses have been reported, the FDA urges consumers to dispose or return the affected shrimp.
Shrimp Products Recall Issued Due to Possible Contamination
A public warning was made against the sale, purchase, and consumption of shrimp products sold under the brand names Aquastar and Kroger. The FDA says the shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, possibly introduced during processing or storage.
The affected shrimp was sold across 31 states at Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foodsco, and Fred Meyer. Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick n’ Save, Ralphs, Smith’s, and QFC sold the products. The shrimp products were sold in these places between June 12, 2025, and September 17, 2025.
The FDA has been actively investigating shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmu Sejati. Although no contaminated shrimp has reached U.S. stores, the FDA is advising shoppers to remain cautious.
Long-term exposure to Cesium-137 can increase cancer risk and harm DNA. While traces of this man-made isotope exist in some environments, the recall focuses on potentially contaminated shrimp sold in stores.
Product Description
Consumers are to discard or return certain shrimp products sold under the brand names Kroger and Aquastar. The products were sold in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp, Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-off Shrimp, and AquaStar Rae Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers are being recalled. A detailed description of the recalled products is as follows:
Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp net wt. 2 lbs., packaged in a transparent printed bag with a blue band on top with yellow and red details. The bag has the following codes:
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5085 10, Best If Used By: 03 26 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5097 11, Best If Used By: 04 07 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5106 11, Best If Used By: 04 16 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5107 10, Best If Used By: 04 17 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5111 11, Best If Used By: 04 21 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5112 10, Best If Used By: 04 22 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5113 10, Best If Used By: 04 23 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5113 11, Best If Used By: 04 23 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5114 10, Best If Used By: 04 24 27
- UPC 20011110643906, lot code 10662 5114 11, Best If Used By: 04 24 27
Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-off Shrimp, net wt. 2 lbs., packaged in a clear plastic bag with a white label that has green strips on top. The bag has the following codes:
- UPC 011110626196, lot code 10662 5112 11, Best Before: 10 22 2027
- UPC 011110626196, lot code 10662 5113 10, Best Before: 10 23 2027
AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers, net wt. 1.25 lbs., packaged in a printed bag with a black top and blue bottom. The bag has printed pictures of the skewers inside and has the following codes:
- UPC 731149390010, lot code 10662 5127 10, Best If Used By: 11 07 2027
- UPC 731149390010, lot code 10662 5128 11, Best If Used By: 11 08 2027
- UPC 731149390010, lot code 10662 5133 11, Best If Used By: 11 13 2027
- UPC 731149390010, lot code 10662 5135 10, Best If Used By: 11 15 2027
Consumers should follow the FDA and company instructions to stay safe. Customers can return the shrimp for a full refund. For queries related to the recall, they can contact the company at 1-800-331-3440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, from Monday to Friday.
