FDA recalls more shrimp due to radioactive threat
The FDA recalled over 26,000 shrimp packages from Walmart due to Cesium-137 contamination, a radioactive isotope posing potential long-term cancer risks, with no reported illnesses so far.
- More companies are recalling tens of thousands of packages of imported shrimp due to potential radioactive contamination, as reported in federal notices.
- AquaStar USA Corp. is recalling over 26,000 packages of refrigerated cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart from July 31 to August 16.
- H&N Group Inc. is recalling more than 17,000 cases of frozen shrimp sold to grocery stores on the East Coast, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- The FDA confirmed that Cesium-137 was detected in a sample of frozen shrimp, which poses a potential health concern for those exposed over time.
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Seattle company recalls 26,000 packages of potentially radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
More packages of shrimp are being recalled for potential radioactive contamination — this time sold at Walmart locations across more than two dozen states, including Oregon and Washington.
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