FDA Expands Radioactive Shrimp Recall to Spices and Multiple Brands
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The FDA has found radioactive cesium 137 in imported Indonesian shrimp and spices, prompting recalls and investigations into potential contamination sources, with health risks considered low but long-term exposure possibly increasing cancer risk.
- After massive shrimp recalls, the FDA finds radioactive contamination in spices too AP News
- Aquastar (USA) Corp Recalls Kroger Frozen Raw EZ Peel, Kroger Mercado Frozen Cooked Shrimp, and Aquastar Raw Shrimp Skewers Because of Possible Health Risk fda.gov
- FDA warns of possible radioactive shrimp risk again in new 31-state recall Axios
- More shrimp recalled for possible radioactive contamination. See full list. USA Today
- Three New Recalls Issued for Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Consumer Reports
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