radioactive contamination

FDA increases import requirements on shrimp, spices from Indonesia because of radioactivity

Effective Oct. 31 the FDA will require import certifications for all shrimp and spices within certain parts of Indonesia because of the risk of radioactivity. The move comes after levels

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Oct 2025

FDA increases import requirements on shrimp, spices from Indonesia because of radioactivity

More shrimp recalled because of radioactive contamination of shipping containers

Southwind Foods LLC of Carson, CA, is recalling more than 60 lots of frozen shrimp because of possible contamination with radionuclide (Cesium-137). Cs-137 is a manmade radioisotope of cesium. Traces

By News Desk

/ 25 Sep 2025

More shrimp recalled because of radioactive contamination of shipping containers

Indonesian officials say radioactive containers for shrimp were result of accident

The contamination of shipping containers with radioactive material that has resulted in several recalls of frozen shrimp has been traced to an accident in Indonesia. Inspectors from the U.S.

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Sep 2025

Indonesian officials say radioactive containers for shrimp were result of accident

More than 77 tons of frozen shrimp recalled because of radiation risk

AquaStar (USA) Corp. of Seattle, WA,is recalling more than 155,000 pounds of frozen Kroger shrimp because it may have been contaminated with radioactive material. The 77.5 tons

By News Desk

/ 22 Sep 2025

More than 77 tons of frozen shrimp recalled because of radiation risk

More shrimp recalled because of radioactive concerns; Kroger affected

AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA, is recalling 18,000 bags (net weight 2 pounds) of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp because they may have been prepared, packed,

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2025

More shrimp recalled because of radioactive concerns; Kroger affected

Washington company recalling shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive risk

More shrimp from Indonesia and sold at Walmart stores in 28 states is being recalled because of exposure to a radioactive isotope. AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA, is recalling

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2025

Washington company recalling shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive risk

Another firm recalls imported shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

More shrimp sold at Walmart stores in multiple states is being recalled because of the potential for radioactive contamination. Beaver Street Fisheries LLC of Jacksonville, FL, is voluntarily recalling Great

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Aug 2025

Another firm recalls imported shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

Distributor recalls various shrimp because of radioactive concerns; some Walmart products included

Southwind Foods LLC of Carson, CA, is recalling several brands of frozen shrimp, including some sold at Walmart stores, because of possible radioisotope (Cesium-137) contamination. Cs-137 is a man-made radioisotope

By News Desk

/ 22 Aug 2025

Distributor recalls various shrimp because of radioactive concerns; some Walmart products included

FDA issues warning about shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

The FDA has issued a warning about shrimp imported from Indonesia and sold at some Walmart stores because it could by contaminated with radiation. The Food and Drug Administration is

By News Desk

/ 19 Aug 2025

FDA issues warning about shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

Scientists say Fukushima water discharge risk is ‘underestimated’

The disposal of Fukushima’s contaminated water poses profound and potentially catastrophic risks to the environment and therefore seafood, according to scientists. In August, 2023, the Tokyo Electric Power Company

By News Desk

/ 10 Apr 2025

Scientists say Fukushima water discharge risk is ‘underestimated’

Congress should pass the Federal Food Administration Act

— OPINION — Listeria contamination is causing meats and produce to be pulled off store shelves nationwide, with hospitalizations and deaths continuing to mount and new recalls being issued. Now the Food

By Guest Contributor

/ 4 Sep 2024

Congress should pass the Federal Food Administration Act

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radioactive contamination

FDA increases import requirements on shrimp, spices from Indonesia because of radioactivity

More shrimp recalled because of radioactive contamination of shipping containers

Indonesian officials say radioactive containers for shrimp were result of accident

More than 77 tons of frozen shrimp recalled because of radiation risk

More shrimp recalled because of radioactive concerns; Kroger affected

Washington company recalling shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive risk

Another firm recalls imported shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

Distributor recalls various shrimp because of radioactive concerns; some Walmart products included

FDA issues warning about shrimp sold at Walmart because of radioactive concerns

Scientists say Fukushima water discharge risk is ‘underestimated’

Congress should pass the Federal Food Administration Act

Your Support Protects Public Health