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The FDA announced recalls by Aquastar and Kroger of tens of thousands of frozen shrimp bags due to potential radioactive contamination. This is the latest in a series of shrimp recalls since August. The FDA stated that no shrimp testing positive for Cesium-137 has entered the U.S. market. Previous concerns arose in August regarding Great Value shrimp at Walmart. The potential contamination is linked to PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, possibly due to a smelting facility or scrap metal disposal near the site. Recalled shrimp were sold at various stores including Kroger, Walmart, and their affiliated brands.
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Topline
The Food and Drug Administration announced this week shrimp recalls made by Aquastar and Kroger that impact tens of thousands of bags of frozen shrimp, noting potential radioactive contamination and marking the latest recall of the crustaceans the U.S. has seen since August.
The latest recall was issued on Sept. 21. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Key Facts
What Have Experts Said About The Potential Health Risk?
Crucial Quote
“At this time, no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 has entered the U.S. marketplace,” the FDA said in a Monday statement.
How Many Shrimp Recalls Have Been Linked To Pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati?
What States Have The Recalled Shrimp Been Sold In?
What Stores Have The Recalled Shrimp Been Sold In?
Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foodsco, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick ‘n Save, Ralphs, Smith’s, QFC and Walmart.
Key Background
The FDA first warned about the potentially radioactive shrimp in August, when it identified some Great Value brand frozen shrimp sold at Walmart could be impacted. The International Atomic Energy Agency, speaking on the source of the shrimp, said the potentially contaminated shrimp could be linked to a smelting facility or scrap metal disposal at the site where PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati is located.
Further Reading
FDA Warns Some Frozen Shrimp Might Be Contaminated With Radiation (Forbes)
