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FDA updates seafood safety alert
FDA continues investigation into Cs-137 contamination linked to Great Value shrimp and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The FDA warns the public about potentially radioactive shrimp that may have been sold at Walmart in 13 states.
FDA Warns of Possible Radioactive Shrimp Sold at Walmart
The FDA issued a warning about Great Value Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp in 2 lb bags. The affected lot codes are 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1 with a best by date of 3/15/2027. The products were sold at Walmart stores in 13 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection alerted the FDA to possible Cesium-137 detected in shipping containers at four U.S. ports. The FDA tested samples, processed by BMS foods of Indonesia, and found radioactive materials, but no product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 has entered U.S. commerce.
Key Takeaways
"No product that has tested positive or alerted for Cesium-137 has entered the U.S. commerce"
FDA statement on commerce status
"Public health must come before profit"
editorial stance on safety priority
"Clear traceability is the only reassurance shoppers deserve"
call for better information flow
"A single tainted shipment can shake trust in the grocery aisle"
emphasizes consumer confidence risk
The episode highlights how a global supply chain can bring health risks close to home and test the effectiveness of tracking systems. It underscores the need for transparent traceability from supplier to shelf and for rapid action when alarms sound. Regulators may face pressure to tighten checks without stifling trade or raising prices for consumers.
Highlights
- Public health must come before profit
- Clear traceability is the only reassurance shoppers deserve
- A single tainted shipment can shake trust in the grocery aisle
- We need fast, transparent recall actions now
Public health risk from potential Cs-137 contamination
The alert connects a contaminated seafood product to a major retailer and a foreign supplier, raising concerns about import screening, recall effectiveness, and consumer safety. The situation could provoke regulatory scrutiny and public backlash if actions are perceived as slow or opaque.
The next steps will test how quickly safety signals translate into decisive action at the border and on store shelves.
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