Multiple Companies Recall Shrimp Due to Potential Radioactive Contamination

Several U.S. companies have initiated recalls of shrimp products due to potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. AquaStar USA Corp. of Seattle has recalled over 26,000 packages of refrigerated cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart stores across 27 states between July 31 and August 16. Additionally, the company recalled approximately 18,000 bags of Kroger-branded cooked, medium peeled, tail-off shrimp distributed in 17 states from July 24 to August 11.

H&N Group Inc., a wholesale seafood distributor based in Vernon, California, has also recalled more than 17,000 cases of frozen shrimp sold to grocery stores on the East Coast. This recall commenced on August 12.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert advising consumers against consuming certain frozen shrimp imported from PT ... operating as BMS Foods. Ces ... this company sent to U.S. ... Consequently, the FDA has placed PT. Bahari Makmur ... on an import alert for chemical contamination to prevent further imports into the U.S.

The source of the contamination remains under investigation. U.S. Customs and Border ... initially detected potential radioactive contamination in shipping containers at ports in Los Angeles, Houston ... , and Savannah, Georgia. Subsequent FDA tests confirmed the presence of Cesium-137 in a sample of packaged shrimp.

Experts indicate that the health risk is low ... as the detected level of Cesium-137 in the frozen shrimp was about ... significantly below the FDA's concern threshold of 1,200 bec ... . However, determining the contamination source is deemed important.

Consumers who have purchased the affected shrimp are advised not to consume the product and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.