Mercado Cooked Peeled Shrimp (Kroger) – Cesium-137 contamination (2025)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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.
Brand
Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot code 10662 5112 11, Best Before: 10 22 2027 Lot code 10662 5113 10, Best Before: 10 23 2027
Products Sold
Lot code 10662 5112 11, Best Before: 10 22 2027 Lot code 10662 5113 10, Best Before: 10 23 2027
Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp. is recalling Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, net wt. 2lbs. UPC 011110626196. Product is pack due to Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026