The FDA has issued a warning to check freezers after detecting Cesium-137, a radioactive substance, in Great Value raw frozen shrimp from Walmart. The contamination originated from shrimp processed or stored under unsanitary conditions by BMS Foods in Indonesia. Customs and Border Protection first identified the radioactive isotope in shipping containers at major US ports, leading to further investigation. Although the risk of contamination is low if the shrimp is not consumed, Cs-137 poses significant health risks due to its long-term internal radiation effects. A 'Do Not Eat' advisory has been issued for affected shrimp, with instructions to dispose of the product immediately.
Americans are advised to check their freezers after the FDA confirmed contamination of Great Value raw frozen shrimp with Cesium-137, a radioactive substance.
Customs and Border Protection agents detected Cesium-137 in shipping containers at US ports, leading to a health alert regarding shrimp from BMS Foods in Indonesia.
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