MORE batches of frozen shrimp have been recalled as part of a widespread probe into whether the seafood contained radioactive isotopes.
Kroger and Fred Meyer shoppers have been warned not to eat the product.
More than 60,000 bags combined of frozen shrimp have been recalled and it impacts products sold at Kroger.
Just shy of 50,000 bags of Kroger’s Raw Colossal peel shrimp have been recalled, as have more than 17,000 bags of AquaStar tail-on shrimp skewers.
The seafood products were sold across a slew of states, including California, Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming, between June 12 and September 17.
Shoppers have been urged to look out for bands on the top of the bags the products were stored in.
The Raw Colossal shrimp was packed in bags that had a blue band.
Meanwhile, the tail-off peeled shrimp bags were black and blue.
The shrimp has been recalled due to fears they may have been contaminated with Cesium-137.
High exposure can damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer.
It can cause symptoms such as sickness, hair loss and fatigue.
Shrimp sold at retailers including Walmart have been recalled over potential radioactivity.
Batches of shrimp have been recalled over fears they have been contaminated with a radioactive isotope[/caption]
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
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