(NewsNation) — Cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart has been recalled over fears that the product could be contaminated with a radioactive substance.
The producer, AquaStar, has recalled approximately 26,460 packages of cocktail shrimp that were imported from Indonesia.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that the shrimp may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions and could be contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.
According to the FDA, cesium is found in the environment at low levels but repeated exposure through contaminated food or water may lead to an “elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.”
The 6-ounce packages of AquaStar Corp.’s cocktail shrimp were sold in Walmart stores between July 31 and August 16, 2025.
Affected states include Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
The product was refrigerated with a 12-day shelf life, and packaged in a clear plastic tray with a red and white label. Recalled items have a UPC of 19434612191 and the following lot codes: 10662 5106, 10662 5107, 10662 5124, and 10662 5125.
So far, no illnesses have been reported.
The FDA warned consumers to avoid eating the recalled shrimp and return it to Walmart for a full refund or discard it.
Last week, Walmart pulled three lots of its Great Value frozen shrimp after federal officials detected Cesium-137 in shipping containers and a sample of breaded shrimp imported from Indonesia.
The warning over the possibly radioactive shrimp was also expanded to include Mercado Frozen Cooked Shrimp sold at Kroger and other stores.