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.
Recalled by Admiralty Island Fisheries INC DBA AquaStar (USA) Corp. on Sep 20, 2025
Recall Summary
Admiralty Island Fisheries INC DBA AquaStar (USA) Corp. recalled Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, net wt. 2lbs. UPC 011110626196. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag and has a whit in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Sep 20, 2025.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)."
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Seattle, WA. The recall covers 3600 cases (5/1.25 Pkgs per case) of product. As of the latest FDA data pull this recall is still Ongoing, meaning the agency has not yet recorded its completion. The product may remain in circulation, so the kitchen check below is current advice.
Reason for Recall
Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).
Product Description
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.
Distribution
Nationwide.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.