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FDA Warns of Potential Cesium-137 in Frozen Shrimp

8/20/2025

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The FDA issued a public warning about three lots of Great Value frozen shrimp potentially contaminated with cesium-137.
Containers from Indonesia's BMS Foods tested positive for the isotope, resulting in a product ban.
No contaminated shrimp were sold, but the FDA noted insanitary preparation conditions.
Walmart confirmed the recall and advised customers to discard affected products.
While cesium-137 exposure can increase cancer risk, detected levels remain below FDA safety limits.

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The FDA issued a public warning about three lots of Great Value frozen shrimp potentially contaminated with cesium-137.
Containers from Indonesia's BMS Foods tested positive for the isotope, resulting in a product ban.
No contaminated shrimp were sold, but the FDA noted insanitary preparation conditions.
Walmart confirmed the recall and advised customers to discard affected products.
While cesium-137 exposure can increase cancer risk, detected levels remain below FDA safety limits.