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Walmart卖的印尼虾测出核污染

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A recent recall of certain Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart was triggered by the detection of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, potentially linked to the Fukushima nuclear disaster. While the level found was not immediately harmful, long-term exposure could pose health risks according to the FDA. The shrimp originated from an Indonesian supplier and were distributed in several states. 

 

Details of the Recall:

• Cause:

  Cesium-137 contamination, a radioactive material, was found in some shrimp samples. 

   
• Source:

  The shrimp were imported from an Indonesian supplier. 

   
• Retailer:

  Walmart recalled the affected shrimp, which were sold under the Great Value brand. 

   
• Affected States:

  The recall was limited to Walmart locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia, according to the BBC. 

   
• Lot Codes:

  Affected shrimp had lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1, all with a March 15, 2027 "best-by" date. 

   
• FDA Response:

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that the detected Cesium-137 levels were low and did not pose an acute risk to consumers, but could pose a risk of cancer over time. 

   

Background on Cesium-137:

• Source:

  Cesium-137 is a radioactive isotope produced in nuclear reactions and is present in trace amounts in the environment, including soil, food, and air. 

   
• Health Effects:

  High doses can cause acute radiation syndrome, while long-term, low-dose exposure can increase the risk of cancer according to the FDA. 

   
• Fukushima's Role:

  The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan released Cesium-137 into the environment, and although the FDA stated the contamination in the recalled shrimp did not likely originate from Fukushima, it is a potential source reports the Southern Shrimp Alliance. 

   

Public Health Concerns:

• Testing:

  The FDA has been testing seafood imports, including shrimp, for radioactive contamination. 

   
• Transparency:

  Some critics have called for increased transparency and more extensive testing of seafood, especially given the potential for widespread contamination from Fukushima. 

   
• Public Awareness:

  The recall has raised awareness about the potential for radiation contamination in food and the importance of informed consumer choices.