US customs and border controls have refused entry to contaminated shrimp.
Though merchandise bought within the US haven’t beforehand examined optimistic for CS-137, the FDA mentioned shrimp from the identical suppliers who went to US shops and houses might pose security issues as they’re uncovered to the identical unsanitary circumstances that led to contamination.
The FDA mentioned traces of CS-137 are spreading within the atmosphere at innocent “background ranges,” however meals can comprise extra harmful quantities of CS-137 when grown, raised or produced in contaminated settings.
Repeated low-dose publicity to CS-137 – corresponding to ingesting minimally contaminated meals and drinks over time – can improve your danger of most cancers.
Which Walmart shrimp have been recalled?
On August nineteenth, Walmart recalled the next merchandise:
- Nice Worth Model Frozen Uncooked Shrimp, Lot Code: 8005540-1, Finest: 3/15/2027
- Nice Worth Model Frozen Uncooked Shrimp, Lot Code: 8005538-1, Finest: 3/15/2027
- Nice Worth Model Frozen Uncooked Shrimp, Lot Code: 8005539-1, Finest: 3/15/2027
The recalled massive shrimp have been bought at Walmart shops within the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia.
A number of manufacturers of shrimp recalled by Southwind Meals
The recalled frozen shrimp have been served in each uncooked and cooked varieties and distributed between July seventeenth and August eighth, 2025 to retailers, distributors and wholesalers within the following states:
The recalled shrimp have been bought underneath the next model names:
- reef
- Arctic coast
- It is nonetheless the most effective
- Nice American
- First Avenue
An entire record of recalled merchandise will be discovered on the FDA web site.
When you have recalled shrimp, do not eat them. As a substitute, throw it away or return it for a full refund.
