Walmart Issues Recall
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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 recalled frozen shrimp were sent to 13 different states and were shipped into the country through four different ports.
U.S. Customs found a radioactive isotope in several shipping containers. Here’s a list of affected products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of certain Great Value brand raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores in multiple ...