A fast-growing recall now covers tens of thousands of Kroger-brand shrimp bags<\/b> sold June 12\u2013Sept 17, 2025<\/b>, tied to possible Cesium-137<\/b> exposure in the supply chain. If shrimp is on your menu this weekend, here\u2019s how to protect your freezer\u2014and your guests.<\/p>\nAquaStar\u2019s Sept 19 expansion adds 157,000 lbs across 31 states<\/h2>\n
The FDA says AquaStar\u2019s Sept 19 update pulled ~49,920 Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel<\/b>, ~18,000 Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off<\/b>, and ~17,264 AquaStar skewers<\/b> after Cs-137 concerns linked to Indonesian supplier PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati<\/b>. No illnesses are reported, and the agency notes no product that tested positive<\/b> entered U.S. commerce. Dates on affected bags run June 12\u2013Sept 17, 2025<\/b> and distribution spans 31 states<\/b>. The practical takeaway: check UPCs and lot codes before thawing anything for guests.<\/p>\nWhy home cooks get relief while party hosts still face risk<\/h2>\n
Families planning routine dinners can avoid exposure<\/b> by verifying lot codes and returning suspect bags; last-minute hosts face the higher risk of serving recalled shrimp<\/b> from a mixed freezer stash. The FDA underscores the status of testing and risk window:<\/p>\n \u201cAt this time, no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 (Cs-137) has entered the U.S. commerce,\u201d \u2014 U.S. Food and Drug Administration.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Move fast if you stocked up during summer promotions. Use this checklist to keep meals on track and refunds simple.<\/p>\n Nearly 85,000 bags of Kroger and Aquastar shrimp are under FDA recall due to possible radioactive contamination. Here\u2019s what you need to know: https:\/\/t.co\/vG4oweekjV<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WTeZ45ZBDh<\/a><\/p>\n — FOX61 (@FOX61News) September 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nLock in protection now with these steps before Oct 15, 2025<\/h2>\n
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\n Step<\/th>\n Detail<\/th>\n Deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1<\/td>\n Identify bags sold June 12\u2013Sept 17, 2025 and isolate from ready-to-eat foods<\/td>\n Oct 1, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2<\/td>\n Match UPCs\/lot codes with the FDA recall list; photograph receipts\/labels<\/td>\n Oct 5, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3<\/td>\n Return unopened bags for a refund; discard opened bags per store guidance<\/td>\n Oct 15, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4<\/td>\n Substitute menu: canned tuna, farmed U.S. shrimp, or verified fresh local seafood<\/td>\n Weekend of purchase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n