Metal at an Indonesia Industrial Site May Be Linked to Radioactive Shrimp Recall

Radioactive Contamination Suspected in Recalled Frozen Shrimp

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Metal at an Indonesia industrial site may be linked to radioactive shrimp recall

The risk appears to be small, but the shrimp could pose a “potential health concern” for people exposed to low levels of Cesium-137 over time, FDA officials said.

Radioactive Metal At An Indonesia Industrial Site May Be Linked to Shrimp Recall

About 12 million pounds of shrimp was sent to U.S. ports from Indonesia in July and August.

H & N Group Frozen Shrimp Recalled For Radioactivity

H & N Group Frozen Shrimp is being recalled for possible radioactivity because it may be contaminated with Cesium-137. This is the fourth recall of shrimp being recalled for this problem. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether […] The post H & N Group Frozen Shrimp Recalled For Radioactivity appeared first on Food Poisoning Bulletin.