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The Walmart Frozen Shrimp Subject To Recall Due To Potential Radioactive Risks By Tiffany Betts Aug. 19, 2025 6:59 pm EST

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has protocols in place to detect contaminated foods before they enter the country. And, as of today, it has advised the public not to eat specific Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp sold in Walmart stores due to a possible radioactive risk.

During regular inspections, the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) detected Cesium-137 (Cs-137) in a single sample of breaded shrimp, and all related containers and products were prevented from entering the United States. Cs-137 is a manmade radioisotope of cesium that's so widespread that it can be found in the air, soil, and f

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