Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

AquaStar Corp. Frozen Mercado Kroger Cooked Shrimp - Medium - Peeled - Tail-Off recall: Product may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137)

Recall published 1+ years ago

Product 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This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground.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: Product 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-0584-2025
Published
September 24, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
AquaStar Corp.
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
18,000 bags (2lb. per bag)
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 Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Sold at
Walmart, Kroger
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot Code: 10662 5139 Best Before 11/19/2027 Lot Code: 10662 5140 Best Before 11/20/2027
UPC codes
011110626196

Products covered by this recall

Frozen Mercado Kroger Cooked Shrimp - Medium - Peeled - Tail-Off - Shrimp Pieces. 2 lbs. package. Net wt. per case 10lbs. (5x2lb packages per case). UPC 011110626196.

Check your product

The notice names 10 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 011110626196

Lot or batch code

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

  • 19

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 11
  • 19
  • 20
  • 2027 — 18
  • 000 bags

Package size

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

  • 2 lbs
  • 10 lbs
  • 2 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 — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground.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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was AquaStar Corp. seafood recalled?

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

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 011110626196; lot code 19; best-by date 11 or 19. 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?

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

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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