A fast-growing recall now covers tens of thousands of Kroger-brand shrimp bags sold June 12–Sept 17, 2025, tied to possible Cesium-137 exposure in the supply chain. If shrimp is on your menu this weekend, here’s how to protect your freezer—and your guests.
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The FDA says AquaStar’s Sept 19 update pulled ~49,920 Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel, ~18,000 Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off, and ~17,264 AquaStar skewers after Cs-137 concerns linked to Indonesian supplier PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati. No illnesses are reported, and the agency notes no product that tested positive entered U.S. commerce. Dates on affected bags run June 12–Sept 17, 2025 and distribution spans 31 states. The practical takeaway: check UPCs and lot codes before thawing anything for guests.
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Families planning routine dinners can avoid exposure by verifying lot codes and returning suspect bags; last-minute hosts face the higher risk of serving recalled shrimp from a mixed freezer stash. The FDA underscores the status of testing and risk window:
“At this time, no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 (Cs-137) has entered the U.S. commerce,” — U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Move fast if you stocked up during summer promotions. Use this checklist to keep meals on track and refunds simple.
| Step | Detail | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify bags sold June 12–Sept 17, 2025 and isolate from ready-to-eat foods | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 2 | Match UPCs/lot codes with the FDA recall list; photograph receipts/labels | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 3 | Return unopened bags for a refund; discard opened bags per store guidance | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 4 | Substitute menu: canned tuna, farmed U.S. shrimp, or verified fresh local seafood | Weekend of purchase |
Nearly 85,000 bags of Kroger and Aquastar shrimp are under FDA recall due to possible radioactive contamination. Here’s what you need to know: https://t.co/vG4oweekjV pic.twitter.com/WTeZ45ZBDh
— FOX61 (@FOX61News) September 23, 2025
Signals to watch in the next 60 days as FDA import alerts evolve
Track one early indicator: import alert updates and retailer SKU expansions. If FDA adds more lots or a new distributor linked to PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, expect new state counts and extended best-by ranges into 2026–2027. Also watch store-brand pages for lot-specific return guidance.
Are you seeing the 31-state freezer returns spike since Sept 24?
If your local Kroger banner (Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, etc.) is posting refund lines or shelf tags, that’s a real-time metric that the recall is still expanding. Check your freezer once, then again before cooking—especially for cocktail shrimp and EZ-peel formats. Is your store’s shrimp return count rising this week?
SOURCES
- https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-public-not-eat-sell-or-serve-certain-imported-frozen-shrimp-indonesian-firm
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aquastar-usa-corp-recalls-kroger-frozen-raw-ez-peel-kroger-mercado-frozen-cooked-shrimp-and-aquastar
- https://apnews.com/article/1f9cda744ae523979ad947767fdedeb9
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