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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Erin Keller

RARE PHOTOS: Walmart recalls great value frozen shrimp products | Vintage Vibes

  • The FDA has announced a recall of certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart due to potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.
  • The alert originated from US Customs and Border Protection detecting potential Cs-137 in shipping containers, with subsequent testing confirming the substance in frozen shrimp from Indonesian distributor BMS Foods.
  • Despite the findings, the FDA confirmed that no contaminated shrimp has entered the US food supply, but advises recalling all BMS Foods products shipped after the initial detection.
  • Consumers who have purchased these Great Value shrimp products, sold in specific US states including Alabama, Florida, and Texas, are advised to dispose of them immediately.
  • The FDA has also imposed a ban on all future imports from BMS Foods until the company addresses the conditions that led to the contamination risk, noting that significant Cs-137 exposure can be harmful.

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