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Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states because of potential radioactive contamination. Lowcountry shrimpers continue to advocate for local sourcing
Further testing revealed a small amount of the Cesium-137, or Cs-137, actually in one sample of breaded shrimp (at which port, they didn’t say). The discovery was enough for the FDA to recommend that Walmart stores stop selling specific Great Value shrimp products,
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that Great Value brand shrimp sold at Walmart in 12 U.S. states contained unsafe levels of the radioactive isotope cesium-137. Although not enough to cause acute radiation poisoning—which could cause serious health issues or even death—repeated exposure over a long period could increase risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Williamsburg’s signature shrimp event, the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg’s Shrimp Feast, will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Jamestown Settlement.
PT Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS) has temporarily halted shrimp exports to the United States due to the discovery of radioactive contamination.
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