Walmart recalls frozen shrimp in the US
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By now, you’ve probably heard about the recent recall concerning potentially radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart, which, as a shrimp lover, sounds like the stuff of nightmares. The original advisory affected Great Value brand Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Shrimp in 2-pound bags sold in 13 states,
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that Great Value brand shrimp sold at Walmart in 12 U.S. states contained unsafe levels of the radioactive isotope cesium-137. Although not enough to cause acute radiation poisoning—which could cause serious health issues or even death—repeated exposure over a long period could increase risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer.
The FDA said it's investigating a shipment of Walmart shrimp that tested positive for radioactive material. As food costs rise, tariffs hit, is this just the beginning?