Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

AquaStar Corp. Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 16/20 recall: Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)

Recall published 12 months ago

Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Shrimp may be contaminated with 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

Recall number
H-0160-2026
Published
November 12, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
AquaStar Corp.
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
Total 9900 cases (10/1lb. pkg per case)
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot code 10662 5111 10 6336 - Best Before 04 21 2027 Lot code 10662 5112 09 6336 - Best Before 04 22 2027 Lot code 10662 5113 10 6336 - Best Before 04 23 2027 Lot code 10662 5114 09 6336 - Best Before 04 24 2027 Lot code 10662 5114 11 6336 - Best Before 04 24 2027 Lot code 10662 5115 10 6336 - Best Before 04 25 2027
UPC codes
04218700282, 04218700286, 04218700283, 04218700287, 04218700284, 04218700288

Products covered by this recall

Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 16/20 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700282 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 21/25 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700286 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 26/30 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700283 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 31/40 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700287 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 41/50 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case). UPC 04218700284 Best Yet Frozen Raw EZ-Peel White Shrimp 51/60 (net wt. 1 lbs/pkg; 10 pkgs per case).UPC 04218700288 Best Yet brand product was distributed by C&S Wholesale.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

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

  • 1 lbs
  • 1 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

AquaStar Corp. — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp. — 2025 1st Ave Ste 200, Seattle, WA, 98121-3124

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was AquaStar Corp. seafood recalled?

Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137). Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

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?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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