You might not be aware of the FDA’s warning that Walmart’s house brand of raw frozen shrimp might be contaminated with the radioactive isotope cesium-137, a byproduct of uranium-235 fission, which typically happens in nuclear reactors or nuclear detonations. If you enjoy the Fallout games and TV series, we’re one step closer to that world!
You can find out more in this article, but if you’d rather get to the practical info, I’ve posted it below:
Consumers should not eat or serve certain lots of Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, and WV:
| Brand | Product Name | Product Type | Best By | Item Code | Lot Code | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Value | Frozen Raw White Vannamei Shrimp | Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp, 2lb bag | 3/15/2027 | 7383108 | 8005540-1 | Walmart |
| Great Value | Frozen Raw White Vannamei Shrimp | Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp, 2lb bag | 3/15/2027 | 7383108 | 8005538-1 | Walmart |
| Great Value | Frozen Raw White Vannamei Shrimp | Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp, 2lb bag | 3/15/2027 | 7383108 | 8005539-1 | Walmart |