Cesium-137 (¹³⁷Cs) is a radioactive isotope of cesium, primarily known for its use in medical and industrial applications, as well as its presence in the environment due to nuclear fallout. It is a byproduct of nuclear fission and has a half-life of approximately 30 years

The FDA has set a threshold for ¹³⁷Cs levels in imported food, and the levels found in the shrimp were below that threshold, but repeated low-dose exposure could still pose a cancer risk.

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