In Case You Missed It: Walmart’s Shrimp Is (Slightly) Radioactive — And No, This Isn't a Marvel Origin Story

Cooked shrimp might look delicious, but make sure your seafood isn't part of the FDA's recall list before digging in — not all ingredients should glow.

Did Walmart just turn your shrimp into a radioactive snack? Here's the bizarre tale of glowing groceries, FDA warnings, and the seafood recall that has everyone checking their freezer (and their Geiger counter). You won’t believe what’s really in that shrimp bag…

2025 has officially out-weirded itself. In case you missed it: Walmart shrimp — yes, your trusty frozen bag of Great Value raw shrimp — has made headlines for possibly being… wait for it… radioactive.

We’re not talking full Chernobyl glow-in-the-dark levels, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says a batch of imported shrimp might’ve gotten cozy with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope typically found in nuclear fallout and — apparently — breaded crustaceans. Who knew?

So, What Happened to My Shrimp Cocktail?

If you bought Great Value brand shrimp from Walmart lately, especially with lot codes 8005540‑1, 8005538‑1, or 8005539‑1 (and a “best by” date of March 15, 2027), you may want to check your freezer. Or consider turning it into a Marvel-themed science experiment. (Just kidding — don’t do that.)

These specific bags were flagged because a sample of breaded shrimp from Indonesian supplier PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati tested positive for trace levels of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) during routine import screening. The shrimp in question was stopped at the ports of Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Savannah before reaching stores — but the FDA isn’t taking any chances.

Raw shrimp lined up on a cutting board, ready for cooking... or inspection?

Should You Be Worried?

Let’s get scientific for a sec — but in a fun way. The contaminated sample showed radiation levels of around 68 Bq/kg. The FDA’s safety threshold? 1200 Bq/kg. So you’d basically need to eat a metric ton of this shrimp to risk anything serious. Still, as the FDA points out, long-term, low-dose radiation exposure could, theoretically, increase your cancer risk.

So, while your shrimp isn’t going to melt your plate or give you superpowers, you’re better off tossing it out.

Walmart’s Response? Refunds, Not Free Hulk Hands

Walmart has already yanked the affected products and is offering full refunds — though, sadly, no complimentary lead aprons or “I Survived the Radioactive Shrimp Recall of 2025” t-shirts. Missed opportunity, if you ask us.

If your freezer houses any of those recalled lots, just toss the shrimp (preferably somewhere raccoons won’t become glow-in-the-dark) and head to Walmart for your money back.

What Caused the Contamination?

The million-dollar question. The shrimp was imported from Indonesia, where it's believed some industrial waste (or possibly nuclear facility runoff?) might’ve tainted the water supply. Either way, the FDA isn’t playing around — they’ve slammed the supplier with an Import Alert Red List, effectively blocking all future shrimp shipments until further notice.

A Little Glow, a Lot of Drama

So, what’s the takeaway? If you bought Walmart’s Great Value shrimp, check those lot numbers. If they match the recall, don’t eat them. You’re not about to join the X-Men, but you are eligible for a refund.

Next time you’re in the frozen aisle, maybe ask yourself: “Is this shrimp seasoned with lemon… or low-level radiation?” Stay tuned for updates and more in-depth coverage of your favorite celebrities and entertainment news! Create a free membership account with us today!

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Quick Summary (a.k.a. Your Lazy Friend’s Shrimp Notes)

• Recalled Product: Great Value frozen raw shrimp (lot codes 8005540‑1, 8005538‑1, 8005539‑1, Best By: March 15, 2027)

• Why: Traces of Cesium‑137, a radioactive isotope, found during FDA testing

• Risk Level: Low, but FDA still recommends not eating it

• Where It Was Sold: Walmart stores in 10+ U.S. states

• What To Do: Toss it and get your refund from Walmart

• Bonus: Now you can say you lived through the Walmart radioactive shrimp incident of 2025 — and lived to tell the tale

References (a.k.a. "Yes, This Actually Happened")

• FDA Shrimp Recall Advisory – fda.gov

• People.com: Radioactive Shrimp Recall

• Delish: FDA Warns About Radioactive Shrimp

• The Sun: Walmart Shrimp Recall Details

• ABC News: FDA Warns Public About Possibly Radioactive Shrimp

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