Walmart Recalls Radioactive Shrimp Amid FDA Warning
TL;DR
Walmart has recalled certain packages of Great Value frozen shrimp sold in 13 states after the FDA detected radioactive cesium-137 in shipping containers, though the levels found are below harmful thresholds. The contamination is believed to have occurred during processing or packaging under unsanitary conditions, but no contaminated products have reached stores. The risk to consumers is considered very low, and the recall is a precautionary measure.
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