Summary
Aquastar (USA) Corp, a company based in Seattle, is recalling frozen shrimp sold across the U.S. as a precaution due to concerns about potential exposure to a radioactive material called cesium-137. The recall affects shrimp from Indonesia sold under various brand names, though no shrimp have tested positive for cesium-137, and no illnesses have been reported. Consumers are advised to return or dispose of the recalled shrimp for safety, following several other recent recalls by different companies for similar reasons.
Key Facts
- Aquastar (USA) Corp recalled frozen shrimp in the U.S. due to concerns about radioactive contamination.
- The recall includes shrimp imported from Indonesia and sold under brand names such as AquaStar, Best Yet, and Publix.
- No shrimp tested positive for the radioactive isotope cesium-137, but the recall is a precautionary measure.
- There have been no reported illnesses related to the recalled shrimp.
- The affected shrimp were sold from June 12 to September 17, 2025, at retailers including Kroger and Ralphs.
- Customers are advised to return the shrimp for a refund or safely dispose of it.
- The FDA has increased screening of seafood imports from certain suppliers in response to similar recalls.
- Cesium-137 can pose health risks such as cancer if consumed over time.
