Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 14, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Kroger, Admiralty Island Fisheries, AquaStar
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Kroger, Admiralty Island Fisheries, AquaStar
- Product type
- Frozen Cooked Shrimp
- Model numbers
- Lot Code: 10662 5139 Best Before 11/19/2027, Lot Code: 10662 5140 Best Before 11/20/2027
- Sizes
- 2 lb Kroger Mercado shrimp bag, 6 oz AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp net weight
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 14, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
September 24, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Product may be contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137).
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Admiralty Island Fisheries Inc dba AquaStar (USA) Corp. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
The products are frozen, ready-to-eat shrimp sold under Kroger Mercado and AquaStar labels for quick meals.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall affects thousands of households. The main risk is potential radiation exposure. The recall offers refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the packaging for UPC 011110626196
- Check lot codes 10662 5139 or 10662 5140
- Check Best Before dates 11/19/2027 or 11/20/2027
- Identify product type: Kroger Mercado 2 lb shrimp or AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp (6 oz total)
Where to find product info
Identifiers are on packaging. FDA recall page provides details under recall number H-0584-2025.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed within 4-6 weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with AquaStar.
- If needed, file a complaint with state consumer protection authorities.
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall notices before buying frozen seafood.
- Verify UPCs and lot codes when purchasing seafood.
- Choose multiple trusted retailers and review recall histories.
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, receipts, and all recall communications.
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Product Details
Quantity: 18,000 bags (2 lb per bag for Kroger Mercado shrimp). AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp sold as 4 oz shrimp with 2 oz cocktail sauce (net weight 6 oz) in 6 oz packages. UPC: 011110626196. Lot Codes: 10662 5139 Best Before 11/19/2027 and 10662 5140 Best Before 11/20/2027. Sold at Walmart nationwide (AquaStar product) between 7/31/25 and 8/16/25. Sold at Kroger family stores including Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, and Pick n Save between 7/24/25 and 8/11/25. Recall URL: FDA enforcement report H-0584-2025.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 18,000 total recalled bags
- Kroger Mercado 2 lb shrimp Lot Codes 10662 5139 and 10662 5140
- AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp packaging 6 oz net weight (4 oz shrimp + 2 oz cocktail sauce)
- Kroger distribution: 7/24/25–8/11/25 (AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA, WI
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