FDA Expands Recall of Radioactive Shrimp Sold in 31 States
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The FDA has expanded a recall of frozen shrimp from brands like Kroger and AquaStar due to potential radioactive contamination with Cesium-137, though expert assessments indicate the health risk is low. No illnesses have been reported, and the contamination levels are below FDA safety thresholds. The recall affects multiple states and stores, linked to Indonesian exporter PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati.
- What We Know About Expanding Radioactive Shrimp Recalls In The U.S. Forbes
- 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
- Shrimp sold in 31 states recalled over radioactive contamination concerns Fox Business
- Check your freezer: FDA expands recall on radioactive frozen shrimp Los Angeles Times
- 150,000 pounds of radioactive shrimp sold at Kroger recalled by FDA. See the full list Cincinnati Enquirer
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