# Major Recall Alert: Shrimp Skewers, Raw Peeled Tail-on Recalled Due to Potential Foodborne Illness - Possible Radionuclide (Cesium-137) Contamination
Attention seafood lovers: AquaStar (USA) Corp has issued an urgent recall for its **Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers** due to concerns over potential contamination with Cesium-137, a man-made radionuclide. This precautionary recall affects 8,000 bags of shrimp skewers sold at select Food Lion stores across multiple U.S. states. If you’ve purchased this product, here’s what you need to know.
## Why This Recall is Important
Food safety is critical, and AquaStar’s recall addresses a potential risk of **Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination**, which could pose long-term health consequences. Cs-137 is a radioactive isotope that, when consumed repeatedly over time, carries the risk of DNA damage and elevated cancer risks.
While Cs-137 occurs naturally at trace levels in the environment, higher levels in food can result from environmental contamination in the regions where products are sourced. AquaStar is working in compliance with the **U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)** to address this issue promptly, ensuring consumer safety remains the top priority.
Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported to date, but taking action to dispose of or return the affected product is crucial.
## Details of the Recall
AquaStar has announced the recall of approximately 8,000 bags of their **Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers** (net weight: 1.25 lbs). Below are the important details to identify the affected product:
- **Product Name:** AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers
- **Packaging:** Printed bag with a black top, blue bottom, and a picture of the shrimp skewers
- **Retailer:** Food Lion stores
- **States Affected:** Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia
- **Dates Sold:** Between July 7, 2025, and September 20, 2025
- **Health Risk:** Potential contamination with radionuclide Cesium-137
Consumers are encouraged to carefully check the following identifiers on their product packaging to confirm if it is part of the recall:
- **UPC, Lot Codes, and Best By Dates:** Available on the back of the bag (refer to the official source for exact details).
For additional information, visit the FDA recall page [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aquastar-usa-corp-recalls-aquastar-raw-shrimp-skewers-because-possible-health-risk).
## What You Should Do
If you purchased the recalled AquaStar Shrimp Skewers:
1. **Do Not Consume It:** Eating the potentially contaminated shrimp could lead to exposure to Cs-137.
2. **Dispose of or Return the Product:** Throw away the product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
3. **Contact AquaStar:** For questions or concerns, contact AquaStar’s customer service team at **1-800-331-3440** during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PST).
Taking these steps will help safeguard your health and prevent any potential risks associated with this recall.
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**Source:** [U.S. FDA Official Recall Notice](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aquastar-usa-corp-recalls-aquastar-raw-shrimp-skewers-because-possible-health-risk)
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