Walmart has recalled several shrimp products in the US after officials at the FDA flagged possible radioactive contamination in a shipment. Consumers across 13 states are urged to avoid certain frozen shrimp items linked to this recall.
The FDA has detected a hazardous isotope, Caesium-137, in a sample from one of the shipments, but reassured the public that this specific batch did not enter the marketplace. Officials specified that although the amount of Caesium-137 found was not immediately dangerous, long-term exposure could elevate cancer risks due to cell damage.
A Walmart spokesperson emphasized the priority of customer health and said that the recall affects locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and other states. Customers might return the affected products for a full refund. The shrimp in question originated from an Indonesian supplier, which has since encountered issues with shipping containers being blocked from entry into the US. Moreover, while the FDA confirmed that no further Caesium-137 was detected in other shrimp tests conducted, they warned that this does not completely rule out the risk of contamination.
Authorities reiterated that consumers should discard any shrimp products from the identified batches, ensuring public safety remains a critical focus during this investigation.
The FDA has detected a hazardous isotope, Caesium-137, in a sample from one of the shipments, but reassured the public that this specific batch did not enter the marketplace. Officials specified that although the amount of Caesium-137 found was not immediately dangerous, long-term exposure could elevate cancer risks due to cell damage.
A Walmart spokesperson emphasized the priority of customer health and said that the recall affects locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and other states. Customers might return the affected products for a full refund. The shrimp in question originated from an Indonesian supplier, which has since encountered issues with shipping containers being blocked from entry into the US. Moreover, while the FDA confirmed that no further Caesium-137 was detected in other shrimp tests conducted, they warned that this does not completely rule out the risk of contamination.
Authorities reiterated that consumers should discard any shrimp products from the identified batches, ensuring public safety remains a critical focus during this investigation.
