AquaStar has recalled certain frozen shrimp products due to possible contamination with cesium-137, a man-made radioactive substance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the notice after the Seattle-based company reported that its shrimp might contain very low levels of the isotope. No illnesses have been linked to the product so far, but the recall is a precaution.
The affected shrimp was sold under several brand names, including AquaStar, Publix, Best Yet, and Waterfront Bistro. Customers are urged to discard the product or return it for a refund. This follows an earlier recall involving Great Value and Kroger shrimp over the same concern, which impacted more than 85,000 bags in dozens of states.
The FDA explains that cesium-137 can enter the food supply through environmental contamination. Consumers can check lot numbers and best-by dates on the agency’s website to see if their product is included.
The affected shrimp was sold under several brand names, including AquaStar, Publix, Best Yet, and Waterfront Bistro. Customers are urged to discard the product or return it for a refund. This follows an earlier recall involving Great Value and Kroger shrimp over the same concern, which impacted more than 85,000 bags in dozens of states.
The FDA explains that cesium-137 can enter the food supply through environmental contamination. Consumers can check lot numbers and best-by dates on the agency’s website to see if their product is included.
