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Walmart recalls frozen shrimp after radiation detection
FDA and Walmart warn customers in 13 states to discard affected Great Value shrimp and check lot codes for recall details.
FDA pulled three lots of Great Value frozen shrimp from 13 states after Cesium-137 was found in shipping containers and in a breaded shrimp product imported from Indonesia.
Walmart recalls Great Value frozen shrimp after Cesium-137 detected
The FDA instructed Walmart to recall three lots of Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold in 13 states after Cesium-137 was detected in shipping containers and in a frozen breaded shrimp sample from Indonesia. Officials say the detected levels are below intervention thresholds, and the overall health risk is considered low, but consumers should discard the affected products. Walmart said it is cooperating and offering refunds.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection flagged shipments of Indonesian processed shrimp, and some product shipments were denied entry. Walmart later confirmed that affected products had been received after the initial detection. The FDA continues its investigation into the supplier, PT Bahari Makmur Sejati, doing business as BMS Foods of Indonesia.
Key Takeaways
"Cesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear reactions."
Definition of the contaminant
"The risk from the recalled shrimp is quite low."
FDA assessment
"If you have recently purchased raw frozen shrimp that matches this description, throw it away."
FDA consumer guidance
The incident shows how a small signal of contamination can ripple through a global supply chain. It tests how quickly regulators, retailers, and importers communicate with the public while avoiding unnecessary panic.
Public health messaging matters most when the risk is uncertain. Even with a low probability, clear, actionable guidance helps protect consumers and preserves trust in institutions and brands.
Highlights
- Public trust rides on fast, clear safety steps
- Low risk does not mean no risk
- A single shipment can test brand credibility
- Safety is a shared responsibility across borders
Public health risk from radioactive contamination in food
The recall involves multiple states and an imported supplier. While FDA officials say the exposure risk is low, the detection of Cesium-137 in food products raises concerns about cross-border supply chain controls and consumer confidence. The investigation may affect ongoing imports from Indonesia and Walmart's brand reputation.
The recall underscores the need for rapid, transparent action when food safety intersects global trade.
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