These past few weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made several recalls. One of the top nationwide recalls included frozen shrimp that was radioactive. Many of America’s top retailers have been affected by this nationwide recall of shrimp. Now this recall has been expanded, and consumers are encouraged to check their freezers to see if they have contaminated shrimp in their possession.
Expansion of the possible contaminated shrimp
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding its shrimp recall that has been all over the news for the past week or so. This recall will now include two additional products that may also be contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137). Both these products have recently been added to the recall list, which came from Seattle-based Aquastar Corp.
In addition, about 26,460 packages of cocktail shrimp and around 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp Were affected. These products are being pulled from the shelves of retailers due to potential radioactive contamination.
Stores affected by this recall
The affected cocktail shrimp was sold in various Walmart stores. 27 states were affected by this, and it was distributed and sold between July 31 and August 16, 2025. On the other hand, packages that have been affected of the Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, were sold in 17 states. However, it is important to note that these packages were not only sold at Kroger locations. According to the FDA there are several other affected stores such as:
- Baker’s,
- Gerbes,
- Jay C,
- Mariano’s,
- Metro Market,
- Pay Less Supermarkets, and
- Pick ‘n Save.
The FDA issued an urgent warning
As stated by the FDA, the affected cocktail shrimp were for sale in clear plastic trays with a red and white label. The UPC for these items is 19434612191 and the lot codes are printed on the bottom of the plastic trays and these codes are:
- 10662 5106,
- 10662 5107,
- 10662 5124, and
- 10662 5125
Consumers should take note of the fact that these Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp were sold in clear plastic bags. It also had a white label with green stripes on top of each bag. The codes of these items include UPC 011110626196, lot code 10662 5139 with a “Best Before” date of 11/19/2027. Also, the other lot code is 10662 5140 with a “Best Before” date of 11/20/2027.
In addition, the FDA is suggesting to consumers who purchased these products to please get rid of it. Consumers can also rather return it to the place of purchase in order to receive a full refund. Last week, the FDA issued a “do not sell or eat” advisory, this just after a shipment of Walmart shrimp were tested positive for the man-made radioactive material, Cs-137. U.S.
Customs and Border Protection alerted the FDA about the possible contamination that has been detected in shipping containers and in the frozen shrimp items processed in Indonesia. According to a news release from the FDA, these items were found at four United States ports:
- Los Angeles,
- Houston,
- Miami,
- Savannah,
- Georgia.
Moreover. the agency then added PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (which is also known as BMS Foods) to its “red list.” This means that the company’s products cannot be sold in the United States until the issue is resolved. The FDA warned against the consumption of these products or even the serving of the Great Value raw frozen shrimp from Walmart, which gave the lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1.
It is further important to note that no illnesses have been reported to date. However, the FDA issues a warning of the possible health risks that comes from consuming the affected products. Therefore, consumers should note eat any of these products but should dispose of it immediately.