Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp
Recalled by Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp.
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp. has recalled Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on November 12, 2025 and was initiated on September 20, 2025. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, with approximately 3600 cases (5/1.25 Pkgs per case) affected. The company behind the recall is Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp., based in Seattle, WA. The FDA describes the product as: “Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, net wt. 2lbs. UPC 011110626196. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag and has a white label with green stripes on top of each bag.”
Why was Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Lot code 10662 5112 11, Best Before: 10 22 2027 Lot code 10662 5113 10, Best Before: 10 23 2027) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in WA. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- November 12, 2025
- Recall started
- September 20, 2025
- Distributed in
- WA
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp recalled?+
According to the FDA: Shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0158-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.