Recall alert: Radioactive shrimp recalls expanded, Walmart, Kroger items added

More shrimp is being recalled because it could be contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.

AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA, is recalling approximately 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The shrimp was sold at Bakers, Gerbes, Jay C, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets and Pick ‘n Save in the following states:

Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
Mississippi
Nebraska
Ohio
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
West Virginia

The Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp was sold from July 24 to Aug. 11, 2025, the FDA said.

It has the following UPC, lot and best before codes:

UPC 011110626196, Lot code 10662 5139, Best Before 11/19/2027
UPC 011110626196, Lot code 10662 5140, Best Before 11/20/2027

If you purchased the shrimp, you are being told not to eat it and either throw it away or return it for a full refund, the FDA said.

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In a separate announcement, cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart locations across the country are also being recalled.

The stores were located in:

Arkansas
Alabama
Arizona
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
Wisconsin

The shrimp was sold in 6-ounce refrigerated packages between July 31 and Aug. 16, 2025. The items have a 12-day shelf life with various best-by dates, the FDA said.

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It was in a clear plastic tray with a red and white label. About 26,460 packages are part of this recall.

They have UPC 19434612191 and the following lot codes:

10662 5106
10662 5107
10662 5124
10662 5125

If you purchased any of the shrimp from either recall, you are being told not to eat it and either throw it away or return it for a full refund, the FDA said.

Consumers with questions should contact the company at 800-331-3440 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT.