MORE batches of frozen shrimp have been recalled as part of a widespread probe into whether the seafood contained radioactive isotopes.
Kroger and Fred Meyer shoppers have been warned not to eat the product.
More than 60,000 bags combined of frozen shrimp have been recalled and it impacts products sold at Kroger.
Just shy of 50,000 bags of Kroger’s Raw Colossal peel shrimp have been recalled, as have more than 17,000 bags of AquaStar tail-on shrimp skewers.
Around 18,000 Kroger Mercado medium peeled tail-off shrimp were also recalled.
The seafood products were sold across a slew of states, including California, Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming, between June 12 and September 17.
Customers could buy the seafood from a number of Kroger-owned stores, including Ralph’s, Fry’s, Fred Meyer, and Smith’s.
Shoppers have been urged to look out for bands on the top of the bags the products were stored in.
The Raw Colossal shrimp was packed in bags that had a blue band and most lots had best buy dates of April 2027.
Officials revealed the Kroger Mercado shrimp which has been recalled has best before dates of October 22 and 23 2027.
Meanwhile, the tail-off peeled shrimp bags were black and blue.
The shrimp has been recalled due to fears they may have been contaminated with Cesium-137.
High exposure can damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer.
It can cause symptoms such as sickness, hair loss and fatigue.
The shrimp was recalled out of caution and no illnesses have been reported.
Shrimp sold at retailers including Walmart have been recalled over potential radioactivity.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
Walmart products impacted by the recall were three types of Great Value brand frozen shrimp.
The bags had best by dates of March 15, 2027, and they were sold at Walmart supermarkets and Sam’s Club warehouses.
Walmart said the retailer is committed to ensuring the safety of its customers
“Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals,” the company said in a statement.
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“In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs.”
In August, bags of Arctic Shores and Sand Bar frozen shrimp were recalled over the same issue.
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