Massive Recall of Radioactive Shrimp Expands Again—What to Know

Check your freezer. More frozen raw shrimp has been recalled by Seattle-based Aquastar Corp. for possible radioactive contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The company stated that the recall is due to the shrimp products, which were imported from Indonesia, having been "prepared, packed, or held under conditions" that may have exposed them to "very low levels" of Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

Products included in the most recent recall were sold under the brand names AquaStar, Publix, Best Yet, and Waterfront Bistro. A full list of product names, product codes, and best-by dates can be found on the FDA's recall notice.

The shrimp products were sold at wholesalers like C&S Wholesale and grocery store chains, including Publix, Shaw's, Star Market, Safeway, Carrs–Safeway, Albertsons, Eagle, and WinCo Foods in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

According to the FDA, the recall was announced as a precautionary measure as none of the products tested positive for Cesium-137. No illnesses have been reported related to the recall.

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According to the FDA, Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of it are widespread, with higher levels found in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. Exposure to Cs-137 through ingestion or inhalation allows the radioactive material to be distributed in the soft tissues in the body, especially muscle tissue, potentially increasing a person's cancer risk, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you purchased any of the recalled shrimp products, do not eat them. Instead, discard or return them to the place of purchase. For questions, contact Aquastar at 1-800-331-3440.

This latest recall follows other warnings of shrimp sold at major retailers like Walmart and Kroger, which have been recalled due to potential radioactive contamination. The FDA is investigating Cesium-137 contamination found in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by the Indonesian company, PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, also known as BMS Foods.