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DALLΒ·E image text: A shrimp superhero stands ready for battle, muscular and armored with its shell, wearing a red cape and a glowing radioactive emblem. Green smoke rises from a cracked glowing sphere nearby, casting an eerie glow over the dark city skyline as the shrimp radiates determination and power.

815. Radioactive Shrimp

August 25, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating shrimp impacted by the recent recall.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • FDA Advises Public Not to Eat, Sell, or Serve Certain Imported Frozen Shrimp from an Indonesian Firm | FDA
  • Walmart recalls its frozen shrimp in 13 states, citing potential radioactive contamination | PBS News
  • Supporting Document for Guidance Levels for Radionuclides in Domestic and Imported Foods | FDA
  • This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about cesium
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  • The transfer of cesium-137 and strontium-90 from soil to food crops after the Chernobyl accident - ScienceDirect
  • In situ measurement of cesium-137 contamination in fruits from the northern Marshall Islands
  • Cesium-137 | Radiation Emergencies | CDC
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  • You Can Call Me Al - The Paul Simon Official Site
August 25, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Cesium-137, Shrimp, Radioactivity
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