One more radioactive shrimp recall hits Kroger-owned stores in 31 states

David J. Neal, Miami Herald on Sep 23, 2025

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Seattle shrimp distributor AquaStar recalled about 85,184 bags of shrimp from Kroger and Kroger-owned chains in 31 states, the latest recall of shrimp that might have the Cesium-137 radioactive isotope.

Earlier this month, AquaStar yanked cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart and shrimp under the Kroger Mercado brand for the same reason.

“Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination,” AquaStar’s recall notice states. “The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.”

The shrimp came from Indonesian manufacturer PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, which operates as BMS Foods.

The recall notice states, “In conjunction with other information, the FDA determined that product from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati violates the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act in that it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with Cs-137 and may pose a safety concern.”

What shrimp is recalled?

Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp, 49,920 2-pound bags, lot Nos. 10662 5085 10, best by date of 03/26/27; 10662 5097 11, best by 04/07/27; 10662 5106 11, best by 04/16/27; 10662 5107 10, best by 04/17/27; 10662 5111 11, best by 04/21/27; 10662 5112 10, best by 04/22/27; 10662 5113 10, best by 04/23/27; 10662 5113 11, best by 04/23/27; 10662 5114 10, best by 04/24/27; and 10662 5114 11, best by 04/24/27.

Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, 18,000 2-pound bags, lot Nos. 10662 5112 11, best by 10/22/2027, and 10662 5113 10, best by 10/23/2027.

AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers, 17,264 1.25-pound bags, lot Nos. 10662 5127 10, best by 11/07/2027; 10662 5128 11, best by 11/08/2027; 10662 5133 11, best by 11/13/2027; and 10662 5135 10, best by 11/15/2027.

They went to Kroger and Kroger-owned chains Ralphs, 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, Smith’s and QFC.

The 31 states involved are California, South Carolina, Missouri, Washington, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Return recalled shrimp to the store for a full refund of throw them in the trash. Direct any questions to AquaStar at 800-331-3440, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.