FDA expands its recall of radioactive shrimp

For the sixth time in more than a month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling frozen shrimp products for possible contamination by Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.

- BY KAREN GARCIA

THREE types of AquaStar shrimp products are involved in the latest recall.

But so far, there are no indications that the radioactive shrimp has caused any illnesses among consumers.

The latest company to voluntarily pull possibly contaminated seafood from the shelves is Seattle-based AquaStar. It is recalling three types of shrimp products that were sold in grocery stores across 31 states in the U.S., including California.

The possible contaminated products sold between June 12 and Sept. 17 include:

■Nearly 50,000 bags, each weighing 2 pounds, of Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp.

■Approximately 18,000 bags, each weighing 2 pounds, of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp.

■More than 17,000 bags, each weighing 1.25 pounds, of AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers.

The affected products were sold at the following grocery stores: Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores, Gerbes, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick 'n Save, Ralphs, Smith’s and QFC. For specific product codes, consult the FDA's online recall notice.