Walmart is recalling a selection of frozen shrimp following the detection of possible radioactive contamination in a recent shipment. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert advising consumers not to consume shrimp sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand due to potential exposure to a dangerous isotope during shipping. According to FDA officials, a sample of the breaded shrimp tested positive for Caesium-137, but they clarified that this particular sample did not enter the US market.
Consumers in 13 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, are being urged to discard any recently purchased shrimp from three specific batches. “The health and safety of our customers is always our top priority,” stated a Walmart spokesperson. The company has enforced a sales restriction and withdrawn the contaminated product from affected stores while collaborating with suppliers to investigate the matter further.
Shoppers who purchased the recalled items can obtain a full refund at any Walmart location. The shrimp in question originated from an Indonesian supplier, leading to the rejection of several shipping containers from entering the U.S. The FDA revealed that while the detected levels of Caesium-137 were not immediately harmful, there is a potential risk of cancer over prolonged exposure. Caesium-137 can originate from nuclear reactions and is found in trace amounts in the environment. Although no further contamination was detected in other tested products, the FDA has urged users to remain alert.
Consumers in 13 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, are being urged to discard any recently purchased shrimp from three specific batches. “The health and safety of our customers is always our top priority,” stated a Walmart spokesperson. The company has enforced a sales restriction and withdrawn the contaminated product from affected stores while collaborating with suppliers to investigate the matter further.
Shoppers who purchased the recalled items can obtain a full refund at any Walmart location. The shrimp in question originated from an Indonesian supplier, leading to the rejection of several shipping containers from entering the U.S. The FDA revealed that while the detected levels of Caesium-137 were not immediately harmful, there is a potential risk of cancer over prolonged exposure. Caesium-137 can originate from nuclear reactions and is found in trace amounts in the environment. Although no further contamination was detected in other tested products, the FDA has urged users to remain alert.
