TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal officials say shrimp sold under the Kroger brand in more than 30 states are being recalled as they may be contaminated with radioactive material.
The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Sept. 23 for a limited amount of Kroger bagged frozen shrimp and Kroger frozen shrimp products. The shrimp may have been prepared, packed or held under unsanitary conditions and be contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive substance.
Cesium-137 is created by nuclear fission for use in medical devices and gauges, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA reports that cesium-137 is also a byproduct of nuclear weapons testing and nuclear fission. Repeated low dose exposure to cesium-137 may lead to an elevated risk of cancer.
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The producer of the shrimp, Lawrence Wholesale LLC, based out of California, announced it is recalling the products in 31 states. These include Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas , Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.
- Shrimp bowl cooked shrimp with cocktail sauce, seven oz.
- UPC – 011110622952.
- Lot number.
- 11325-H3A1.
11425-H3A1.
11525-H3A1.
11625-H3A1.
- 11325-H3A1.
- Best by date.
- 04/22/2027.
04/23/2027.
04/24/2027.
04/25/2027.
- 04/22/2027.
- Shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce, 17 oz.
- UPC – 011110624840.
- Lot number.
- 13725-H3A1.
13825-H3A1.
- 13725-H3A1.
- Best by date.
- 05/16/2027.
05/17/2027.
- 05/16/2027.
- Kroger cooked jumbo tail-on, peeled & deveined 16/25 shrimp.
- UPC – 011110649812.
- Lot number.
- 11925-H3A1.
12025-H3A1.
- 11925-H3A1.
- Best by date.
- 04/28/2027.
04/29/2027.
- 04/28/2027.
- Kroger cooked medium tail-on, peeled & deveined 51/60 shrimp.
- UPC – 011110967015.
- Lot number.
- 12225-H3A1.
12325-H3A1.
- 12225-H3A1.
- Best by date.
- 05/01/2027.
05/02/2027.
- 05/01/2027.
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The FDA is investigating reports of cesium-137 contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products manufactured in Indonesia by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati. No illnesses have been reported yet in connection to this situation.
People who have purchased some of the recalled shrimp products are encouraged to not eat them. The FDA recommends throwing them away or returning them for a refund. People who have other questions about this can call the company at 323-235-7535 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST from Monday to Friday.
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