Fact-check analysisUpdated October 9, 2026Curated by FactVerify
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Radioactive shrimp at walmart.

The claim regarding radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart is true, supported by official Food and Drug Administration warnings and subsequent product recalls involving store-brand frozen raw shrimp tied to potential radiation risks.

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At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified October 9, 2026
  • The Food and Drug Administration issued official warnings regarding imported frozen shrimp from an Indonesian firm due to potential radioactive contamination risks.

  • Walmart store-brand Great Value frozen raw shrimp distributed by suppliers such as Beaver Street Fisheries were recalled across 13 states.

  • Health advisories cautioned against eating or selling the affected shrimp batches because of concerns over long-term low-dose radiation exposure.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

Federal health authorities issued warnings and recalls regarding certain imported frozen shrimp distributed to major retailers including Walmart.fda.govfda.govBeaver Street Fisheries Llc Recalls Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp Because...Consequently, a recall was issued for Walmart’s store-brand Great Value frozen raw shrimp (specifically distributed via suppliers like Beaver Street Fisheries) Affected States: The recalled Great Value frozen shrimp packages at Walmart... The concern stemmed from shipments tied to an Indonesian firm, PT Bahari Makmur Sejati, prompting safety alerts over potential radioactive contamination risks from long-term exposure.healio.comhealio.comFrozen Shrimp Sold at Walmart May Be Radioactive Fda WarnsBahari Makmur Sejati (also known as BMS Foods) based in Indonesia The Walmart Recall: Although most tainted shipments were intercepted at ports (such as Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, and Savannah) before reaching consumers, the FDA... Although many tainted shipments were intercepted at ports before reaching store shelves, distributors like Beaver Street Fisheries initiated recalls for store-brand Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold across multiple states.+3 more

Public health officials advised consumers, restaurants, and retailers to avoid consuming, selling, or serving the affected seafood products due to health risks associated with radiation exposure.fda.govfda.govFda Advises Public Not Eat Sell or Serve Certain Imported Frozen Shrimp...Consequently, a recall was issued for Walmart’s store-brand Great Value frozen raw shrimp (specifically distributed via suppliers like Beaver Street Fisheries)10tv.com10tv.comFrozen Shrimp Radioactive Recall WalmartThe Walmart Impact: The FDA issued a public health warning advising consumers not to eat, sell, or serve certain batches of Great Value brand raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores

Primary trail

Verified Sources6

Beaver Street Fisheries Llc Recalls Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp Because...

fda.gov
Open source

Fda Advises Public Not Eat Sell or Serve Certain Imported Frozen Shrimp...

fda.gov
Open source

Frozen Shrimp Sold at Walmart May Be Radioactive Fda Warns

healio.com
Open source
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Revision history

  1. Version 2October 9, 2026

    The core verdict remains True, but the fresh result provides important added context regarding the specific supplier involved (PT Bahari Makmur Sejati / BMS Foods in Indonesia, distributed via Beaver Street Fisheries) and details that many shipments were intercepted at ports before reaching consumers, though some reached shelves resulting in the 13-state recall.

    True
  2. Version 1August 19, 2025

    Initial published version

    True
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