Archive · 20 Aug 2025
FDA Warns Against Eating Certain Walmart Shrimp Due to Radiation
The FDA is warning people not to eat certain frozen shrimp from Walmart because it might have a radioactive substance called Cesium-137.
The shrimp came from Indonesia, and a sample from the supplier tested positive for it.
The levels found were low, but the FDA is being cautious.
The warning applies to 2-pound bags of Great Value shrimp with a specific 'best-by' date.
Walmart is removing the shrimp from stores in several states and offering refunds to customers.
FDA advised against eating specific Walmart shrimp due to potential Cesium-137 contamination.
A consignment of shrimp from Indonesian supplier BMS Foods tested positive for the radioactive isotope.
Detected Cesium-137 levels were below the FDA's intervention level.
The recall concerns 2-pound Great Value white vannamei shrimp with a 'best-by' date of March 15, 2027.
Walmart issued a sales restriction and recalled the product in 13 states.
- Who
- FDA and Walmart are involved.
- What
- FDA advised against eating certain Walmart shrimp.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Where
- The shrimp was sold at Walmart stores in 13 states and came from Indonesia.
- Why
- Potential Cesium-137 contamination.
Proponents of Cautious Approach
Supporters of Reassurance
Safety
Proponents of Cautious Approach
FDA's advisory demonstrates a commitment to consumer safety.
Supporters of Reassurance
The levels detected are well below FDA intervention levels.
- Product
- Great Value frozen raw shrimp
- Reason
- Potential Cesium-137 contamination
- Supplier
- BMS Foods (Indonesia)
- Contaminant
- Cesium-137
- Best-by Date
- March 15, 2027
- Recall Status
- Sales restriction and product removal in 13 states
