Viral Video Claims "Radioactive Walmart Shrimp" Amidst Product Recall

A recent social media video has drawn significant attention after a user, Genjikisser, posted a short clip claiming to possess 'radioactive Walmart shrimp' that were part of a recent recall. The video, uploaded on August 19, 2025, shows the individual holding a bag of Great Value brand raw shrimp, accompanied by a humorous audio overlay and text stating, 'IM GONNA GET SUPERPOWERS!!!' While the video quickly went viral, accumulating over 764,000 views and 164,200 likes, the claim of 'radioactive shrimp' appears to be a sensationalized interpretation of a legitimate product recall. Public comments on the video suggest that the actual recall, which involved certain Walmart shrimp products, was related to undeclared allergens or specific product variations like 'tail-on' shrimp, rather than radiation contamination. One commenter, identifying as working in nuclear medicine, expressed surprise at the 'radioactive' claim, noting the long half-life of Cs-135, an isotope mentioned in some discussions, though not confirmed as the cause of the actual recall. The video serves as an example of how product recalls can quickly become subjects of widespread online discussion and humorous, albeit sometimes misleading, content, highlighting the public's reaction to food safety concerns.

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