US EditionWalmart recalls potentially radioactive shrimp from stores
- The U.S. FDA issued a warning on Tuesday about frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart that may contain radioactive Cesium-137 contamination.
- The warning followed the FDA's testing of shrimp processed by Indonesian firm PT Bahari Makmur Sejati, which violated federal safety laws due to contamination.
- Walmart issued a recall for certain packages of Great Value Frozen White Vannamei Shrimp with tails on and easy-to-peel shells, identified by specific lot numbers and a best-by date of March 15, 2027, which were distributed in 13 states throughout the South and Midwest.
- The FDA warned that being exposed to small amounts of radiation from the radioactive material can increase the likelihood of developing cancer by causing harm to the DNA in the body's cells.
- The FDA and Canadian authorities confirm no contaminated shrimp entered Canada, and the FDA continues investigating while advising consumers to dispose of affected products.
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Walmart recalls frozen raw shrimp sold in 13 U.S. states due to possible radioactive contamination.
Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Due To Potential Radioactive Contamination
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states, including Pennsylvania, because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull three lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after federal officials detected Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in shipping containers and a sample of breaded shrimp imported from Indonesia. The FDA said …
In the USA, the food inspectorate is removing shrimps due to possible contamination with radioactive material. Cesium-137 is found in containers and a shrimp sample. The food giant Walmart reacts.
This really should not end up on the dinner table: the US company Walmart warns against the consumption of certain frozen shrimps. Samples had brought a disturbing result.
Walmart has removed frozen shrimp imported from the shelves of stores in 13 states, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it detected contamination from a radioactive isotope in shipping containers and in a sample. Shrimp, or prawns, removed will not make you shine green. FDA said no frozen shrimp that would have tested positive for cesium-137, which is the detected isotope, had arrived at the stores. And Barbara Kowalcyk, director o…
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eldiariodechihuahua.mxWalmart has removed raw shrimp from its stores in 13 states of the United States for possible radioactive contamination.
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