Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

AquaStar Corp. Publix Extra Large Shrimp Easy to Peel Deveined 21/25 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

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

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-0164-2026
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
1458 cases (16/1.5lbs. Pkgs, per case)
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Publix
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
10662 5128 09 Nov 08 2026 10662 5129 10 Nov 09 2026
UPC codes
041415064454

Products covered by this recall

Publix Extra Large Shrimp Easy to Peel Deveined 21/25, net wt. 1.5 lbs. UPC 041415064454. Product was sold at Publix.

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.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 041415064454

Package size

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

  • 1.5 lbs

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. — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

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?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 041415064454. 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?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Publix.

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