Seattle-based AquaStar expands radioactive shrimp recall to products sold at Fred Meyer, QFC

The threat of radioactive shrimp isn’t over yet: A Seattle company is recalling more than 85,000 bags of raw, cooked and skewered shrimp sold across several states, including Oregon and Washington.

AquaStar, a Seattle-based seafood wholesaler, announced Saturday it would recall three separate shrimp products that may be contaminated with a radioactive substance, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It follows a series of shrimp recalls made last month for similar reasons.

Recalled products include Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp, Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp and AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers.

The items were sold in 31 states, including Oregon and Washington, at a range of grocery stores that includes Kroger-o