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        LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are encouraging consumers to check their freezers for recalled shrimp products which may contain Cesium-137 (Cs-137), a human-made radioactive substance. Consumers are advised not to eat or serve the recalled shrimp, and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
According to the FDA, no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cs-137 has entered the U.S. marketplace. However, there is a risk that untested shrimp contaminated with Cs-137 may have been sold in stores. There are currently no reported illnesses.
Recalled products distributed in Michigan
Below is a current list of the affected companies and types of shrimp products distributed in Michigan, according to the FDA. These items were distributed to Walmart, Kroger and Kroger affiliate stores and may have been sold in the state.
Please be advised that only certain lot codes are affected by this recall. Visit the Tampa Maid Foods, LLC FDA Enforcement Report and FDA 2025 Recalls of Frozen Shrimp Products to verify which lot codes are impacted.
Tampa Maid Foods, LLC:
AquaStar Corp:
Lawrence Wholesale, LLC:
Southwind Foods, LLC:
Health impacts from cesium exposure
Regularly eating food contaminated with Cs-137 increases your risk of cancer. This is because long-term exposure of low doses of Cs-137 damages the DNA within the cells of the body.
There is an ongoing federal investigation. To stay up to date on details associated with this recall, visit the FDA recall page for current information.