FDA Warning: Avoid Frozen Shrimp from Walmart

Key Points:

• Warning Issued: The FDA is advising Americans to avoid certain frozen shrimp products from Walmart due to radiation concerns.

• Product Details:

  • Brand: Great Value
  • Type: Frozen Shrimp
  • Package Size: 2-pound bags
  • Best Buy Date: March 15, 2027

• Origin and Contamination:

  • Produced in Indonesia.
  • Potential exposure to cesium 137, a radioactive element.
  • Exposure was flagged by US Customs at four different ports.

• Current Status:

  • No contaminated shrimp believed to be on store shelves.
  • Recall issued as a precautionary measure.

• Recommended Action:

  • If you own the specified product, it is advised to dispose of it immediately.