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Radioactive contamination prompts yet another frozen shrimp recall

Frozen shrimp being recalled Officials are recalling frozen shrimp sold at Fresco y Mas, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. (bigtunaonline/Getty Images/iStockphoto, File)

CHARLOTTE — Another batch of frozen shrimp has been recalled due to potential radioactive contamination.

The latest recall involves frozen raw shrimp from Aquastar Corp. It was sold under various brand names — all of which are listed on the Food and Drug Administration’s website.

The FDA says the seafood might be contaminated with a radioactive chemical known as cesium-137.

The shrimp was sold by several grocery stores, including Publix.

Earlier this year, a similar shrimp recall was announced for brands sold at major retailers, including Kroger and Walmart.


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