Radioactive Shrimp Recalled at Illinois Jewel-Osco Stores Over Cancer Risk
Radioactive shrimp recalled: A major national recall of frozen shrimp has expanded to Illinois, with bags sold at Jewel-Osco grocery stores being pulled from shelves due to potential radioactive contamination.
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The recall initiated by Direct Source Seafood LLC is part of an ongoing FDA investigation into frozen shrimp products from an Indonesian manufacturer that may have been processed under insanitary conditions.
Recall Details: Jewel-Osco
Shrimp Products
The affected product in Illinois is the Waterfront Bistro brand Raw, Peeled & Deveined Tail-on shrimp, sold in 2-pound frozen bags. The recall applies to shrimp with the lot codes BMS24012.
This recall is part of a larger action encompassing over 83,800 bags distributed to various retailers nationwide, including Albertsons and Price Chopper chains. This follows earlier recalls of shrimp from the same manufacturer at Kroger, Mariano's, and Walmart stores.
Safety Concern: Risk of Cesium-137 Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states the shrimp may have been "packaged, prepared, or held under insanitary conditions" and could be contaminated with Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope.
The primary health risk from consuming food contaminated with low doses of Cesium-137 over time is an elevated risk of cancer.
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The FDA confirmed the presence of Cesium-137 in at least one sample after U.S Customs and Border Protection initially detected potential radioactive material in shipping containers at several U.S. ports.
Consumer Advice: What to Do
The FDA reports that no illness has been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased the recalled shrimp should. :
· Immediately dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
· Do not consume the product.
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Consumers with questions can contact Direct Source
Seafood at 1-888-843-1371.
Source of Information:
This alert is based on the official recall notice and
public health advisory issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
You can read the full FDA announcement and find specific
product details here: FDA Recall Notice: Frozen Shrimp.
