What is the FDA shrimp recall and how are Safeway and Jewel-Osco involved?

The FDA flagged about 83,800 bags of Indonesian frozen shrimp over potential cesium-137 exposure. Safeway and Jewel-Osco, both Albertsons banners, appear on the distribution list. Authorities report no illnesses and no confirmed positive product on U.S. shelves. Stores are expected to post notices, process returns, and coordinate with suppliers.

Could this recall hit Albertsons stock in the near term?

Near term, headlines may weigh on sentiment and holiday sales in affected markets, even with no illnesses reported. Costs could include credits, logistics, and limited write-downs. The bigger driver will be management commentary at the next earnings update and whether shopper traffic normalises quickly after communications.

What should UK investors focus on with this story?

UK investors should watch the earnings call for cost and traffic updates, and monitor incident response quality, including tracing and messaging. Consider currency effects since the shares are in USD. Compare practices to UK grocers and look for any change in analyst targets or dividend plans after management’s update.

Is Albertsons stock attractive after the news?

On valuation, the shares trade near 10x earnings with a 3.47% dividend yield and a low price-to-sales ratio. Analysts have six Buys and a $26.13 consensus target. Balance sheet leverage is elevated, so clean execution matters. The recall looks manageable so far, but risk controls and sizing are still key.

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ACI Stock Today, December 26: FDA Shrimp Recall Hits Safeway, Jewel-Osco

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

Albertsons stock (ACI) is in focus after the FDA shrimp recall named Safeway and Jewel-Osco banners. The notice covers about 83,800 bags of Indonesian frozen shrimp tied to potential cesium-137 exposure, with no illnesses reported. For investors, the near-term questions are recall costs, inventory write-downs, and reputational effects. We explain how this food safety risk could influence margins and sentiment, how analysts currently value Albertsons stock, and what GB investors should monitor given USD exposure and regulatory differences.