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.

Southwind Foods, LLC, based in Carson, California, has announced a voluntary recall of several frozen shrimp products following concerns raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This recall covers both raw and cooked shrimp sold under various brand names such as Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, and First Street.

I cover the intersection of leadership, culture & equity in business. According to a press release by FDA officials, the contaminated shrimp originated from Indonesia and was processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati also known as BMS Foods. Due to this recall ...