Karmactive Staff
Three separate recalls this month have put consumer products on alert across the United States. Companies are pulling frozen shrimp, bike lights, and popular snack cakes from shelves due to serious safety concerns.
Walmart Shrimp Contains Radioactive Material
Beaver Street Fisheries recalled Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores after testing found Cesium-137 contamination. The radioactive isotope was detected in shipping containers from Indonesia at four U.S. ports between July 28 and August 7.
The recalled product is Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb with a best-by date of March 15, 2027. Three specific lot codes are affected: 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1.
Cesium-137 is a man-made radioactive material that naturally exists in small amounts in soil, food, and air. The FDA measured 68 Bq/kg in the contaminated sample, which falls below their safety threshold of 1200 Bq/kg. While this level won’t cause immediate health problems, eating contaminated food regularly over time could increase cancer risk.
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The shrimp was processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati in Indonesia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection first spotted the contamination during routine screening. The FDA confirmed no contaminated products entered the food supply, but issued the recall as a safety measure.
Customers in 13 states bought the affected shrimp: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia. Anyone who purchased these products should throw them away immediately and can get a full refund from Walmart.
Knog Bike Lights Pose Fire Risk
Bicycle accessory maker Knog recalled several front light models after discovering battery problems that could cause fires. The affected lights include Blinder 900, Blinder 1300, Blinder 80 StVZO, and Blinder 120 StVZO models.
Early production batches contained batteries that degrade over time. This breakdown can cause the lights to malfunction and potentially catch fire. Customers can check if their light is affected by looking at the batch code printed on the bottom and comparing it to the list on Knog’s website.
The company asks customers to complete an online form with photos of their light and proof of purchase if available. Knog will send free replacements for all recalled units. The defective lights require special disposal at recycling centers because they contain lithium-ion batteries. Regular trash bins and household battery collection points cannot handle these safely.
Hostess Snacks May Contain Mold
Hostess Brands recalled Raspberry Zingers; J.M. Smucker initiated a Ding Dongs withdrawal for mold risk.
For Ding Dongs, three package sizes are affected: 2-count single serve (UPC 8-88109-01002), 10-count boxes (UPC 8-88109-11061), and 16-count family packs (UPC 8-88109-11092). All recalled Ding Dongs have best-by dates from August 30 through September 3, 2025.
The company traced the problem to a mechanical issue during manufacturing that created conditions where mold could grow before the expiration date. Engineers fixed the equipment problem, limiting the recall to five production lots.
Raspberry Zingers in both multi-pack and single-serve formats are also recalled. These products were sold fresh and frozen to stores nationwide, including mass retailers, grocery stores, dollar stores, and convenience shops.
Mold can cause serious health problems, especially for children, elderly people, and those with weak immune systems. Even if the products look normal, customers should not eat them. Return items to the store for a full refund or throw them away safely.
What Consumers Should Do
Each recall requires different actions, but the basic rule stays the same: stop using the products immediately. Check lot codes, batch numbers, and expiration dates carefully. Take photos of packaging before disposal to help with refund requests.
For questions about any of these recalls, contact the companies directly. Hostess operates a customer service line at 1-800-483-7253, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Knog handles inquiries through their website recall form.The FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission continue monitoring these situations to prevent similar problems in the future.
