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Month: September 2025

More Shrimp Recalled for Possible Radiation Contamination

Posted on by Ted Rathe

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

No illness had been reported to date

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 of Kroger shrimp was sold at Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foodsco, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick ‘n Save, Ralphs, Smith’s and QFC stores in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY between June 12, 2025 and Sept. 17, 2025.


There is concern that consumers may have the shrimp in their freezers because of its long shelf life, which reaches into 2027. The recalled products are Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp in 2-pound bags, Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp in 2-pound bags, and AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers in 1.75-pound bags.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the shrimp may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137). The FDA is investigating whether the shrimp may have become contaminated after being shipped in contaminated containers. To date no contaminated shrimp has been found.


Consumers who have purchased affected shrimps should not consume the product and should dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-331-3440.


You can view UPC codes of affected packages on the Food Safety News website:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to Excessive Lead Warning

Posted on by Ted Rathe

FDA testing spurs warning about lead in organic cinnamon product

The FDA has added another cinnamon product to its warning about elevated levels of Cinnamon. The new warning names Jiva Organic cinnamon. Samples of the product were collected at a retail establishment by the FDA. Testing showed the lead levels could cause health problems, especially for children. Problems with cinnamon in applesauce pouches marketed for children in 2023 resulted in increased testing procedures by the Food and Drug Administration. At that time, more than 400 young children and babies were determined to show signs of led poisoning after consuming WanaBana brand cinnamon applesauce.


Since stepping up testing of cinnamon, the FDA has issued warnings on a dozen products. For a list of those products, click here .

Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some lead from daily actions such as inhaling dust, eating food, or drinking water. Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount of and duration of lead exposure and age of the person exposed. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, weakness, behavior or mood changes, delirium, seizures, and coma. However, infants, young children and the developing fetus can be affected by chronic exposure to amounts of lead that may not result in obvious symptoms of lead poisoning.


The FDA is advising consumers to stop using and dispose of the ground cinnamon products listed in the table above. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve ground cinnamon products listed in the table above and should discard them.


This Food Safety News article, with links to the FDA recall for affected products, can be seen at:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Undeclared Shrimp Allergen Causes Recall of Frozen Burrito Products

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Frozen burrito product sold at Target stores recalled because of undeclared shrimp

No illness had been reported as of Sept. 10

One Frozen LLC of Rochester, NY, is recalling certain Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend in frozen, 12-ounce bags because the product may contain shrimp that was not declared on the ingredient label.


The recall is being initiated after three consumer complaints were received indicating the possible presence of shrimp in this product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. There is concern that consumers may have the frozen product in their homes because the best-by date is August. 24, 2026. The Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend was distributed through Target retail stores nationwide, in all 50 states. The distribution from One Frozen LLC to Target began on 4/17/2025.

Consumers who purchased the Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend, 12-ounce bags with lot codes L5055-1, L5055-2, L5055-3, L5055-4, L5055-5, or L5055-6, should not consume this product and contact Target Guest Relations at 800-440-0680 for a full refund.


Lot numbers and UPC codes can be viewed in the original article here:

https://www.foodsafetynews.com

Salmonella Risk in Frozen Fruit & Vegetable Recall

Posted on by Ted Rathe

Chetak LLC Group Expands Voluntary Product Recall to Include Additional Frozen Vegetable and Fruit Products Due to Possible Health Risk

FDA's Investigation is ongoing.

Chetak LLC Group expanded a recall to include several lots of Deep-brand frozen vegetables and fruit products. A full list of the recalled products is available below in the Product Descriptions section. Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and throw them away. Since the start of this investigation, multiple Deep-brand product samples have been collected at import for testing and analysis. On August 22, 2025, FDA was informed that a sample of Deep-brand Frozen Singoda (Water Chestnut) (lot IN25150K), tested positive for Salmonella and was refused entry into the United States. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis later determined that the strain of Salmonella identified in the product does not match the outbreak strain.


On August 22, 2025, FDA expanded advice for retailers and consumers to not eat, sell, or serve Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen SURTI UNDHIU MIX in 12-oz (340 g) packages with the lot code printed on the back side of the bag of IN25158K and Use By date of 06 Dec 2026, based on recent product sample results indicating Salmonella contamination in this product. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis determined that the strain of Salmonella found in this product matches the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak. On September 8, 2025, Chetak LLC Group expanded their recall to include several lots of Deep-brand frozen vegetables and fruit products. Refer to Chetak LLC Group’s expanded recall announcement for the full list of products included in the recall.

While the Chetak LLC Group has indicated they have not received reports of illnesses directly, FDA and CDC’s investigation has linked these products to illnesses in this outbreak through laboratory and epidemiological evidence. The recalling firm is working with FDA and the production and distribution of the product has been suspended while FDA and Chetak LLC Group continue their investigation into the source of the problem.


If you have any of the products with the lot numbers listed above, please immediately stop use, and discard or return product to your point of purchase


More information, including lot numbers and product photos can been seen in the FDA article:

https://www.fda.gov
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