Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Aqua Star Cocktail Shrimp recall: Potential Contaminant – cesium-137 (Cs-137)

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential Contaminant – cesium-137 (Cs-137)

Aqua Star Seafood — recalled seafoodAqua Star Seafood — recalled seafood (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

What the notice says: Potential Contaminant – cesium-137 (Cs-137)

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
August 28, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Aqua Star
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
26,460 packages
Distribution
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin
Sold at
Walmart
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Cocktail Shrimp

What the company announced

August 28, 2025, AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is recalling approximately 26,460 packages of Cocktail Shrimp 6oz (see photo), imported from Indonesia, because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (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 Cocktail Shrimp 6oz was sold only in Walmart stores in AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, OH, OK, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WI between July 31, 2025 and August 16, 2025. The product was sold in refrigerated condition and has a 12-day shelf life and with various Best if Use By dates.

The affected Cocktail Shrimp 6oz is packaged in a clear plastic tray and has a red and white label. The recalled product has the UPC 19434612191 and the Lot Codes 10662 5106, 10662 5107, 10662 5124, and 10662 5125 at the bottom of plastic tray.

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.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 10662 5106
  • 10662 5107
  • 10662 5124
  • 10662 5125

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 6 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Aqua Star — The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  3. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: Aquastar Corp — Consumers: Aquastar, 1-800-331-3440

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Aqua Star seafood recalled?

Potential Contaminant – cesium-137 (Cs-137) Potential Contaminant – cesium-137 (Cs-137)

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 10662 5106, 10662 5107, 10662 5124. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana and others.

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