Several popular food products and consumer goods have been recalled over the past week, with one of the recalled products potentially at risk of exploding while in use.
Here’s a look at various recalls issued over the past week.
Radioactive shrimp
More bags of shrimp are being recalled for possible radioactive contamination — expanding an initial recall to include more affected brands and stores, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The initial recall was made last month when the FDA was investigating reports of Cesium-137 contamination in shipping containers and frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati — doing business as BMS Foods — of Indonesia.
It was detected in shipping containers at four U.S. ports: Los Angeles, California; Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; and Savannah, Georgia.
The latest recall includes products sold by AquaStar (USA) Corp, because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).
The latest recall involves:
49,920 bags (net wt. 2lbs) of Kroger Raw Colossal EZ Peel Shrimp.
Approximately 18,000 bags (net wt. 2lbs) of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp.
Approximately 17,264 bags (net wt. 1.25lbs) of AquaStar Raw Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers.
The affected shrimp was sold at Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foodsco, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, Pick ‘n Save, Ralphs, Smith’s and QFC across the United States between June 12, 2025, and Sept. 17, 2025.
The initial recall involved frozen raw shrimp under the Great Value brand sold at Walmart, distributed by Beaver Street Fisheries LLC. The recall involved a limited quantity of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail.
The second expanded recall included more shrimp sold under various brands.
Southwind Foods LLC recalled a limited quantity of frozen shrimp. The bagged, frozen shrimp product was distributed from July 17 through Aug. 8, 2025 to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
AquaStar (USA) Corp previously recalled approximately 18,000 bags (net wt. 2lbs) of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp. The product was sold at Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, and Pick ‘n Save across multiple states.
Aquastar (USA) also recalled cocktail shrimp 6 oz. sold at Walmart stores in several states from July 31 through Aug. 16. The product was sold in refrigerated condition and has a 12-day shelf life and with various Best if Use By dates.
No illnesses have been reported to date linked to these recalls.
Cesium-137 is a man-made radioisotope of cesium. Traces of it are widespread and can be present in the environment at background levels, and at higher levels in water or foods grown, raised, or produced in areas with environmental contamination.
The primary health effect of concern following longer term, repeated low dose exposure (e.g., through consumption of contaminated food or water over time) is an elevated risk of cancer, resulting from damage to DNA within living cells of the body.
If you purchased one of the impacted lots of raw or cooked frozen shrimp, throw it away or return the shrimp to the place of purchase for a full refund. You should not eat or serve this product.
If you suspect you have been exposed to elevated levels of cesium, talk to your health care provider.
Fresh ahi wasabi poke
Costco has announced a recall of a fresh ahi wasabi poke sold at warehouses due to a potential listeria contamination.
Costco was informed that supplier Western United has recalled the poke sold at warehouses on Sept. 18, 2025, due to possible listeria monocytogenes contamination of green onions used in the product.
The products were sold under the Kirkland brand in stores. The item number is 17193.
Consumers are urged to not eat the item and dispose of it immediately. You can visit your local Costco for a full refund.
Consumers with questions, issues, or concerns can call Western United at 425-558-7809 or email info@annasea.com.
Exploding power banks
Nearly 500,000 power banks manufactured by Anker are under recall after 33 reports of the products catching on fire or exploding.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a recall notice by Anker, which is recalling 481,000 power banks, because the lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
There have been 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents, including four minor burn injuries and one report of substantial property damage.
The recall involves Anker Power Banks with model numbers: A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681 and A1689.
The device can be used as a portable electronic charging device for smartphones, laptops, and tablets with 22.5W (A1647), 7.5W (MagSafe A1652), 22.5W (A1257), and 30W (A1681 and A1689) maximum output.
The products were sold at Best Buy, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com and on TikTok from August 2023 through June 2025 for between $30 and $50.
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and visit Anker’s Recall Page at anker.com/rc2506 to verify the product serial number and register for the recall.
Those with an impacted product should contact the company to receive a full cash refund, or an Anker gift card that can be used across a variety of product lines.
To receive the remedy, consumers will be required to submit a photo of their recalled power bank showing the model number, serial number, their name, the date of the photograph, and the word “recalled” written on the power bank in permanent marker. Anker will provide instructions for consumers on how to return or dispose of the recalled power banks.
It is important that consumers do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream, or used battery recycling boxes. These recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire.
Your municipal household hazardous waste collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking it to a collection center, contact the office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries.
If not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Dangerous fire pits
Five Below is recalling approximately 66,000 tabletop fire pits due to a serious fire risk.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, alcohol fuel can leak or splash during use or ignition, causing flash fires and flame jetting that may result in severe burns.
The recall, issued on Sept. 18, affects two models sold nationwide and online between April 2024 and August 2025.
One incident of flames escaping has been reported, though no injuries have occurred.
Consumers are urged to stop using the fire pits immediately and contact Five Below for a full refund.
Refunds are available via return or by submitting a photo of the product with identifying information. No proof of purchase is required.