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MORE batches of frozen shrimp have been recalled over fears they may have been contaminated by a radioactive isotope.
The recall comes just days after Walmart shoppers were warned not to eat a frozen seafood product because of the same fears.
Bags of Sand Bar, Arctic Shores and Great American frozen shrimp were recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The shrimp was recalled by the company Southwind Foods, based in California, due to possible Cesium-137 contamination.
Federal officials have warned how radiation can damage DNA within the body’s cells.
They have also warned about the increased risk of cancer.
Health chiefs have confirmed the shrimp was distributed to stores across nine states between July 17 and August 8.
No illnesses have been reported despite the recall.
Shoppers have been warned not to eat any shrimp product that has been recalled.
They should throw the product away and contact the retailer where they bought it.
Shoppers will be able to get a full refund.
Earlier this month, batches of Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart were recalled.
FDA officials confirmed the lot codes of the products that were recalled.
The lot codes are 8005540-1, 8005538-1 and 8005539-1
“If you have recently purchased raw frozen shrimp from Walmart that matches this description, throw it away,” the FDA warned.
“Do not eat or serve this product.”
The Great Value shrimp was sold at stores in a slew of states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
