FDA urges recall of Walmart shrimp
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Although there’s been no confirmation of radiation risk in food purchased at Walmart stores, the FDA said that it has detected unsafe levels of cesium-137 contamination at four U.S. ports. This contamination likely suggests that the shrimp was packaged in unsanitary conditions.
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because of potential radioactive contamination. Lowcountry shrimpers continue to advocate for local sourcing