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AquaStar (USA) recalls Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp and 8 more: contamination

November 12, 2025 · AquaStar (USA) Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallShrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
AquaStar (USA)
Location
Seattle, WA
Reported by FDA
November 12, 2025
Recall started
September 20, 2025
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Other contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, net wt. 2lbs. UPC 011110626196. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag and has a white label with green stripes on top of each bag.
    Quantity: 3600 cases (5/1.25 Pkgs per case)
    Codes: Lot code 10662 5112 11, Best Before: 10 22 2027 Lot code 10662 5113 10, Best Before: 10 23 2027
  • AquaStar 16/20 Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp, net wt. 5 lbs. UPC 731149654075. Product was sold at WinCo.
    Quantity: Total 7200 cases (4/5lbs. bags per case)
    Codes: 10662 5117 10 10/27/2027 10662 5118 09 10/28/2027 10662 5118 10 10/28/2027 10662 5119 09 10/29/2027 10662 5120 09 10/30 /2027 10662 5122 10 11/02/2027 10662 5122 11 11/02/2027 10662 5123 10 11/03/2027
  • Waterfront Bistro Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 21/25, net wt. 2lbs., UPC 021130123223. Product was sold at Shaw s and Star Market, Albertson's, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, and Safeway.
    Quantity: Total 3600 cases (10/2lb. bags per case)
    Codes: 10662 5114 10 APR 24 2027 10662 5115 11 APR 25 2027 10662 5117 10 APR 27 2027 10662 5118 11 APR 28 2027
  • AquaStar 13/15 Raw Shrimp Easy Peel Deveined, net wt. 2 lbs. UPC 731149654051. Product was sold at Publix.
    Quantity: 1800 cases (10/2lbs. Pkgs. per case)
    Codes: 10662 5115 11 Oct 25 2027 10662 5116 10 Oct 26 2027
  • Publix Large Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail On 31/40, net wt. 1.5 lbs. UPC 041415067455. Product was sold at Publix.
    Quantity: 2916 cases (16/1.5lbs. Pkgs. per case)
    Codes: 10662 5111 09 Oct 21 2026 10662 5112 10 Oct 22 2026 10662 5112 11 Oct 22 2026 10662 5113 10 Oct 23 2026
  • Publix Extra Large Shrimp Easy to Peel Deveined 21/25, net wt. 1.5 lbs. UPC 041415064454. Product was sold at Publix.
    Quantity: 1458 cases (16/1.5lbs. Pkgs, per case)
    Codes: 10662 5128 09 Nov 08 2026 10662 5129 10 Nov 09 2026
  • AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers, net wt. 1.25lbs. UPC 731149390010. Product is packaged in a printed bag with a black top and blue bottom and printed pictures of the skewers inside.
    Quantity: 5220 cases (8/1.25lbs. bags)
    Codes: Lot code 10662 5127 10, Best If Used By: 11 07 2027 Lot code 10662 5128 11, Best If Used By: 11 08 2027 Lot code 10662 5133 11, Best If Used By: 11 13 2027 Lot code 10662 5135 10, Best If Used By: 11 15 2027
  • Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp, net wt. 2lbs., UPC 20011110643906. Product is packaged in transparent printed bag with a blue band on the top with yellow and red details.
    Quantity: 5400 cases (3/2lbs. Pkgs per case)
    Codes: lot code 10662 5085 10, Best If Used By: 03 26 27 lot code 10662 5097 11, Best If Used By: 04 07 27 lot code 10662 5106 11, Best If Used By: 04 16 27 lot code 10662 5107 10, Best If Used By: 04 17 27 lot code 10662 5111 11, Best If Used By: 04 21 27 lot code 10662 5112 10, Best If Used By: 04 22 27 lot code 10662 5113 10, Best If Used By: 04 23 27 lot code 10662 5113 11, Best If Used By: 04 23 27 lot code 10662 5114 10, Best If Used By: 04 24 27 lot code 10662 5114 11, Best If Used By: 04 24 27 Lot code 10662 5123 10, Best If Used By: 05 03 27 lot code 10062 5124 11, Best If Used By: 05 04 27
  • Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 16/20 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700282 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 21/25 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700286 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 26/30 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700283 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 31/40 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700287 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 41/50 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700284 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 51/60 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case).UPC 04218700288 Best Yet brand product was distributed by C&S Wholesale.
    Quantity: Total 9900 cases (10/1lb. pkg per case)
    Codes: Lot code 10662 5111 10 6336 - Best Before 04 21 2027 Lot code 10662 5112 09 6336 - Best Before 04 22 2027 Lot code 10662 5113 10 6336 - Best Before 04 23 2027 Lot code 10662 5114 09 6336 - Best Before 04 24 2027 Lot code 10662 5114 11 6336 - Best Before 04 24 2027 Lot code 10662 5115 10 6336 - Best Before 04 25 2027

Where it was distributed

Nationwide.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

AquaStar (USA) recalled 9 products, including Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, net wt. 2lbs. UPC 011110626196. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag and has a….

Why was it recalled?

Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Nationwide.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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