New Recall of Potentially Radioactive Cocktail Shrimp in 27 US States

Repeated exposure through consumption of contaminated food is linked to an elevated risk of cancer and DNA damage.

A package of frozen shrimp potentially affected by radioactive contamination. U.S. Food and Drug Association via AP

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Aug. 28 a new recall of cocktail shrimp sold in Walmart stores across 27 states for potential contamination due to being prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions where they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).

Seattle-based AquaStar (USA) Corp is recalling approximately 26,460 6-ounce packages of cocktail shrimp, imported from Indonesia, and sold between July 31 and Aug. 16.