AquaStar (USA) Corp Recalls AquaStar Raw Shrimp Skewers Because of Possible Health Risk - 9/26/25
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
September 23, 2025
FDA Publish Date:
September 25, 2025
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Shellfish
Contaminants
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Foodborne Illness – possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination
Company Name:
Aquastar Corp
Brand Name:
AquaStar
Product Description:
Shrimp Skewers, Raw Peeled Tail-on
Company Announcement
September 23, 2025, AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is recalling approximately 8,000 bags (net wt. 1.25lbs) of AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers (see photo), imported from Indonesia, because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium137 (Cs-137).
Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of Cs-137 are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination. The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.
The affected AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers; net wt. 1.25 lbs was sold in Food Lion stores in Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, between July 7, 2025, and Sept. 20, 2025.
The recalled item is packaged in a printed bag with a black top and blue bottom, along with a printed image of the skewers inside. It is labeled with the following UPC, lot codes and “Best If Used By” dates, which can be found on the back of the bag.
- UPC 731149390010, lot code 10662 5127 10, Best If Used By: 11 07 2027
- UPC 731149390010, lot code 10662 5128 11, Best If Used By: 11 08 2027
No illnesses have been reported to date.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased affected shrimps should not consume the product and should dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact AquaStar at 1-800-331-3440 Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm PST.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
AquaStar
1-800-331-3440
Product Photos
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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