AquaStar (USA) Corp, based in Seattle, Washington, has issued a recall for about 8,000 bags of its AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers due to potential contamination with cesium-137. The product was imported from Indonesia and may have been prepared, packed, or stored under conditions that could have led to contamination.
Cesium-137 is a synthetic radioactive element that can be found in the environment at low levels. Higher concentrations may occur in food or water produced in contaminated areas. Long-term exposure to low doses of cesium-137 through consumption can increase the risk of cancer because it can damage DNA in human cells.
The recalled shrimp skewers were sold at Food Lion stores across several states: Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Sales occurred between July 7 and September 20, 2025.
Dr. Marty Makary, Commissioner of Food and Drugs
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Consumers can identify the affected products by checking for UPC 731149390010 with lot codes 10662 5127 10 (Best If Used By: November 7, 2027) and 10662 5128 11 (Best If Used By: November 8, 2027). The packaging features a black top and blue bottom with an image of the shrimp skewers.
No illnesses linked to this product have been reported so far.
"This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration."
Customers who purchased these shrimp skewers are advised not to eat them and should either dispose of them or return them to where they were bought for a full refund. For questions about the recall, consumers can contact AquaStar at 1-800-331-3440 during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
