Aquastar Corp recalled Aqua Star Cocktail Shrimp for potential cesium-137 chemical contamination. Consumers exposed to this contaminant may face serious health risks.
Class II (our estimate) — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
Cocktail Shrimp
Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant — Potential Contaminant – cesium-137 (Cs-137)
AquaStar Corp recalled frozen raw shrimp that may have been exposed to low levels of cesium-137 during preparation or storage. Consumers risk radiation exposure from this contaminated product.
AquaStar Shrimp Skewers, Raw Peeled Tail-on have been recalled due to potential radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination. Consuming contaminated shrimp poses a risk of radiation exposure.
Aquastar Corp recalled Kroger-brand raw and cooked shrimp products due to potential Cesium-137 radionuclide contamination. Consuming contaminated shrimp poses a radiation exposure hazard.
Aquastar Corp recalled Kroger Mercado Frozen Cooked Shrimp due to potential cesium-137 contamination. Consumers exposed to this contaminant may face serious health risks.
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