More recalls of possibly radioactive shrimp at Walmart, Kroger, other stores
New and expanded recalls of imported shrimp possibly contaminated with a radioactive isotope hit Walmart and Kroger, the nation’s two leading grocery sellers, as well as other stores.
Here’s what you should know:
What could be contaminating the shrimp?
Recall notices and the FDA explain that Cesium-137 is a man-made radioisotope.
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“Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination,” the Aquastar recall notices state. “The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.”
Where was the shrimp processed and who processed it?
The shrimp comes from Indonesian company PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati which does business as BMS Foods.
“In conjunction with other information, FDA determined that product from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati violates the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act ... it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with Cs-137 and may pose a safety concern,” Tuesday’s FDA update said.
FDA also put PT. Bahari on a Detention Without Physical Examination list “to stop products from this firm from coming into the U.S. until the firm has resolved the conditions that gave rise to the appearance of the violation.”
AquaStar recalls from Walmart and Kroger
AquaStar recalled Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off and, from Walmart, cocktail shrimp.
The former was sold in 2-pound bags at Kroger, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick ‘n’ Save, Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Metro Market and Mariano’s in South Carolina, Missouri, Kentucky, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia from July 24 through Aug. 11.
Lot No. 10662 5139 has a best by date of 11/19/2027 and lot No. 10662 5140 has a best by date of 11/20/2027.
The cocktail shrimp were sold in 6-ounce containers from July 31 through Aug. 16 at Walmart stores in Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Lot No. 10662 5106; 10662 5107; 10662 5124; or 10662 5125 can be found on the bottom of the plastic tray.
Return recalled food to the store where you bought it or at least throw it deep enough into the garbage to deter nosey pets. Direct questions about these recalls to Aquastar, 800-331-3440, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.
Southwind expanded recalls
Southwind Foods added to its recall of frozen shrimp sold under First Street, Best yet, Arctic Shores, Sandbar and Great American Seafood Imports brands. The added products can be found on a chart with Southwind’s updated recall notice.
Retailers, wholesalers and distributors in California, Pennsylvania, Washington, Alabama, Arizona, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Utah and Virginia got the shrimp from July 17 through Aug. 8.
Return the shrimp for a refund or throw it in the garbage. If you have questions, reach out to Southwind at 323-262-8222, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This story was originally published September 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM with the headline "More recalls of possibly radioactive shrimp at Walmart, Kroger, other stores."
