Aquastar Recalls Kroger and AquaStar Shrimp Products in Louisiana and Nationwide Over Radioactive Contamination Risk

WASHINGTON, DC (9/22/2025) – Aquastar (USA) Corp., based in Seattle, Washington, has announced a recall of multiple shrimp products, including items sold in Louisiana, because of possible radioactive contamination.

Products Affected

The Aquastar shrimp recall Louisiana involves more than 85,000 packages under the Kroger, Kroger Mercado, and AquaStar brands:

• Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp (49,920 bags, 2 lbs)
• Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp (18,000 bags, 2 lbs)
• AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-On Shrimp Skewers (17,264 bags, 1.25 lbs)

Louisiana Stores Included

The recalled shrimp was distributed across more than 30 states, including Louisiana, through stores such as Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, Pick ‘n Save, and others.

Products were sold between June 12, 2025, and September 17, 2025 in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.

Reason for Recall

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the shrimp may have been processed or stored under unsanitary conditions, raising the risk of radioactive contamination.

The FDA later clarified that the contaminant is Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a man-made radioactive isotope. While no illnesses have been reported, long-term consumption of contaminated food could increase cancer risk.

Identifying the Products

Consumers should check the UPC and lot codes printed on the packaging:

• Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp (2 lbs): UPC 20011110643906; lot codes 10662 5085 10 through 10662 5114 11; Best If Used By dates from 03/26/27 to 04/24/27.
• Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp (2 lbs): UPC 011110626196; lot codes 10662 5112 11and 10662 5113 10; Best Before dates of 10/22/27 and 10/23/27.
• AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-On Shrimp Skewers (1.25 lbs): UPC 731149390010; lot codes 10662 5127 10through 10662 5135 10; Best If Used By dates from 11/07/27 to 11/15/27.

What Consumers Should Do

Louisiana shoppers and others across the country are urged not to eat the recalled shrimp. Products should be thrown away or returned to the store for a full refund.

Questions can be directed to Aquastar at 1-800-331-3440, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

FDA Oversight

The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA, which is investigating shrimp imports from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) of Indonesia, the supplier connected to the recall.

FDA Article: Aquastar (USA) Corp Recalls Kroger Frozen Raw EZ Peel, Kroger Mercado Frozen Cooked Shrimp, and Aquastar Raw Shrimp Skewers Because of Possible Health Risk

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