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FDA warns about radioactive Walmart shrimp
Cs-137 found in some Great Value shrimp linked to BMS Foods. Do not eat or sell affected lots while recalls are issued.
The FDA is warning the public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination with Cesium-137.
FDA warns public about radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA disclosed that Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp from Indonesia's BMS Foods tested positive for Cesium-137 at four U.S. ports. While no positive shrimp have entered the U.S. food supply, the agency is recommending a recall for all products from BMS Foods shipped after those positive containers were found. The affected Great Value products include lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1 with a best by date of 3/15/2027. The agency notes that any shrimp matching these descriptions should be discarded. The FDA says it is coordinating with distributors and retailers that received the shrimp to carry out the recall. The safety alert also cites that Cesium-137 can pose health risks if exposure is high, underscoring the need for strict import screening and enforcement under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Key Takeaways
"If you have recently purchased raw frozen shrimp from Walmart that matches this description, throw it away."
Direct consumer instruction from FDA
"No shrimp that tested positive has entered the U.S. food supply."
FDA reassurance about supply safety
"All products from the company are now banned from coming into the U.S."
Regulatory action by FDA
"The FDA is working with distributors and retailers to recall shipments."
Ongoing recall coordination
This episode tests how quickly a risk at the border translates into a nationwide consumer alert. It highlights the friction between import screening, recall logistics, and retailer accountability. The case also raises questions about the transparency of safety data and how fast the public learns about recalls that touch everyday foods. The incident could influence how shoppers view seafood safety and how seriously regulators monitor foreign suppliers in the wake of contamination scares.
Highlights
- Public health must outrun the shipping line
- Trust is earned in recalls not apologies
- Safety checks must travel from docks to dinner plates
- Fast action now keeps seafood on shelves safe later
Public health risk and recall may affect retailers
The incident raises concerns about food safety oversight, supply chain screening, and recall speed, which could impact Walmart, BMS Foods, and consumer confidence.
The recall process will unfold in the coming days as regulators, retailers and consumers watch for updates.
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