Is It Safe to Eat Shrimp Right Now? More Products Recalled at Walmart, Kroger Over Radiation Fears

A current shrimp continues to send shock to the United States reason? A radioactive isotope called Cesium-137 (CS-137), which can increase the risk of cancer over time.

The public first had the recall on August 19, when Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC, recalled certain frozen shrimp products in bag sold in Walmart due to possible contamination of the CS-137.

Since then, two other companies have published their own reminders and updates for frozen shrimp, also due to the possible contamination of the CS-137.

So what’s going on here? What is the dangerous of “radioactive shrimps”, really, and Are shrimps sure to eat right now? Here’s what you need to know.

THE The recall affects certain shrimp products treated by Pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods)A company located in Indonesia.

To date, three companies have published press releases for the shrimp recalled: Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC; Southwind Foods, LLC; and Aquastar (USA) Corp.

These products have been sent to distributors, wholesalers and retailers – including department stores like Walmart and Kroger – in various states in the United States

See the products recalled below; A complete list, including specific states and other stores, is available on the FDA security alert.

Shrimps recalled sold at Walmart

GREAT CREUGNES CREUGNES CONGRELY CRUES EZ-PEEL & Deveineineineed Tail-on 21-25 per book (Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC)

• UPC 078742133898, Lot code 8005540-1, best date of 15/03/2027
• UPC 078742133898, Lot code 8005538-1, best date of 15/03/2027
• UPC 078742133898, Lot code 8005539-1, best date of 15/03/2027

Cocktail Shrimp 6oz (Aquastar (USA) Corp)

• UPC 19434612191, Lot codes 10662 5106, 10662 5107, 10662 5124 and 10662 5125

Shrimps recalled sold in Kroger

Kroger Mercado Créquette Shrimps on the Tail Pelées cooked, net wt. 2 pounds

• UPC 011110626196, Lot code 10662 5139, best before 12/19/2027
• UPC 011110626196, Lot code 10662 5140, Best before 20/10/2027

In addition to Kroger, these shrimp products were also sold in the following stores in 17 states: Baker’s, sheaves, Jay C, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay less supermarkets and pick ‘n save.

Other shrimp products recalled

Sand bar of frozen raw raw creulas 31/40 2LB bag

• UPC 011110641182, article number 08890, best date of 15/05/2027

Best cooked shrimps still frozen 31/40 1LB bag

• UPC 042187002736, article number 06350, best date of 05/17/2027
• UPC 042187002736, article number 06350, best date of 5/10/2027

Best cooked shrimps still frozen 41/50 1LB bag

• UPC 042187002743, article number 06062, best date of 05/17/2027

Shores of the Arctic Frozen Large Cui Cui Cuits 31/40 Bag 1 LB

• UPC 041130812392, article number 08224, best date of 15/05/2027

Riftes de l’Arctique Frozen Small cooked shrimps 61/70 bag 1 lb

• UPC 041130810497, article number 08127, best date of 20/05/2027

Shores of the Arctic Frozen Small cooked shrimps 91/120 bag 12oz

• UPC 041130810411, article number 08128, best date of 05/21/2027

Arctic Arctic Crégores Salad Creders 150-200 bag 6oz

• UPC 041130811685, article number 08129, best date of 05/21/2027

Great American Frozen Croke Creaues 16/20 2LB bag

• UPC 829944010612, article number 06021, best 5/8/2027

Great American Frozen Croke Crearm 71/90 2LB bag

• UPC 8299444010698, article number 06102, best date of 6/7/2027

Large bag of American frozen cooked shrimp 1 lb bag

• UPC 829944092540, article number 08523, best date of 06/17/2027

Great American Frozen Cooked Crevel 41/60 2LB bag

• UPC 829944012173, article number 06812, best date 6/12/2027

Great American Frozen Crow Creamp 26/30 2LB bag

• UPC 829944010636, article number 06975, best date of 6/9/2027

First Street Frozen Crow Creke 16/20 2LB bag

• UPC 041512179471, article number 06171, best date 6/7/2027

Cesium is a chemical element – it is a silver white metal that becomes liquid at room temperature. Cesium-137 (CS-137) is a radioactive form of cesium, which means that it releases radiation which can be absorbed by the body, DNA potentially harmful and modify cells and tissues.

According to the FDA alert, No product sold in the United States has been tested positive for CS-137—The reminder came from a single shipment of frozen shrimp imported from BMS foods that have been tested positive. This shipment did not enter US trade, but the FDA recommended the recall of other shrimp treated in the same installation by caution.

The situation seems disturbing, but food security experts say The recalled shrimps have a low health risk for the public.

While high levels of exposure to CS -137 can cause serious health effects – burns, radiation disease and even death – contamination at this level is generally “associated with nuclear accidents or detonation of atomic bombs”, Donald W. Schaffner, PHD, President of the Department, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Food Sciences of Rutgers University, Health.

The levels linked to the current recall are far from close – the shrimp sample which was tested positive for CS -137 was approximately 68 Bq / kg (a measurement of radioactivity), well below the FDA threshold for the intervention of 1,200 Bq / kg.

At this level, the FDA said that it would take repeated exposure to contaminated shrimp over a long period of time to cause an increased risk of cancer.

“It is understandable that people can be worried, Because CS-137 could be dangerous to consume. But like other forms of contamination, the danger depends on the dose “,” Wade Syers, DSOCSCI, specialist in food security for the extension of the State University of Michigan, said Health. “In this case, the recall is intended to limit a low level exhibition.”

Realistically, “It is certainly much more likely that you fall sick Salmonella or pathogen E. coli that radionuclides in food, “ Said Schaffner.

If you have bought shrimp in recent weeks, check if it is sub-rempair. If so, don’t eat it. Discard it or turn it over for a refund.

Otherwise, there is no reason to change your shrimp consumption or avoid shrimp when you eat outside, experts said. “I certainly haven’t changed my habits,” added Schaffner.