Walmart has taken action to recall shrimp products amid fears of radioactive contamination after the FDA discovered a shipment possibly containing Caesium-137, a harmful isotope associated with cancer risk.
Walmart Issues Recall on Shrimp Products After Radioactive Concerns
Walmart Issues Recall on Shrimp Products After Radioactive Concerns
Recent FDA findings prompt caution over potentially hazardous shrimp sold at Walmart locations.
Walmart has issued an official recall for certain frozen shrimp products under its Great Value brand after authorities detected radioactive material in a shipment. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted consumers to avoid frozen shrimp that might have been exposed to the dangerous isotope during transport. Although the FDA confirmed that the positive test for the isotope, which is linked to cancer, was from a sample that did not enter US commerce, caution is advised.
The recall affects shrimp sold in stores across 13 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Texas, among others. Walmart has promptly removed the affected products from its shelves and stated that a full refund is available for customers who purchased the recalled items. According to Walmart, the shrimp originated from an Indonesian supplier whose containers have been denied entry into the US following the detection of contamination.
Caesium-137 is a radioactive element produced through nuclear reactions and can be found naturally in trace amounts in the environment. The FDA indicated that while no Caesium-137 was found in other products during testing, the potential for contamination remains.
Walmart is committed to prioritizing customer health and safety as the investigation continues. Consumers are advised to remain aware of the situation to avoid any health risks associated with ingestion of the affected shrimp products.
The recall affects shrimp sold in stores across 13 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Texas, among others. Walmart has promptly removed the affected products from its shelves and stated that a full refund is available for customers who purchased the recalled items. According to Walmart, the shrimp originated from an Indonesian supplier whose containers have been denied entry into the US following the detection of contamination.
Caesium-137 is a radioactive element produced through nuclear reactions and can be found naturally in trace amounts in the environment. The FDA indicated that while no Caesium-137 was found in other products during testing, the potential for contamination remains.
Walmart is committed to prioritizing customer health and safety as the investigation continues. Consumers are advised to remain aware of the situation to avoid any health risks associated with ingestion of the affected shrimp products.
