Lansing, MI – Michigan residents are being urged to check their freezers for recalled shrimp products potentially contaminated with a radioactive substance, according to the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
According to the FDA, certain shrimp products may contain Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a man-made radioactive isotope known to increase cancer risk through long-term exposure. While no shrimp that tested positive for Cs-137 has officially entered the U.S. market, the agencies caution that untested batches may have been distributed to major grocery chains including Walmart, Kroger, and Meijer.
The recall affects select frozen shrimp products from several suppliers, including Tampa Maid Foods, AquaStar Corp, Lawrence Wholesale, and Southwind Foods. Affected varieties include Panko Breaded Butterfly Shrimp, Kroger EZ Peel Shrimp, Arctic Shores Shrimp, and Great American Frozen Shrimp. Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled shrimp and to return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
The FDA and MDARD emphasize that only specific lot codes are impacted. Consumers can confirm whether their products are affected by visiting the FDA 2025 Recalls of Frozen Shrimp Products page or the Tampa Maid Foods Enforcement Report.
Long-term exposure to Cs-137 can damage DNA, increasing cancer risk. Federal authorities continue to investigate the source of potential contamination and are monitoring product distribution nationwide.
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