A woman was arrested Tuesday after allegations that she inserted razor blades into loaves of bread sold at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart locations.
Incident Overview
The incident began with a customer noticing a razor blade in a loaf of bread purchased from the Biloxi Walmart Supercenter on December 5. Three days later, on December 8, another shopper found a razor blade in a loaf bought at the Walmart Neighborhood Market. When a third customer reported a similar discovery to the Supercenter staff on Sunday, employees inspected the remaining loaves and identified additional tampered products. The Biloxi Police Department was notified on Monday.
Police Action
Lt. Candace Young, a public information officer for the Biloxi Police Department, confirmed that customers had reported finding razor blades at both the Walmart Supercenter and the Walmart Neighborhood Market. The department announced that Camille Benson, 33, of Texas, had been charged with attempted mayhem. Her bond has been set at $100,000.
Walmart’s Response
In a press release, Walmart urged anyone who purchased bread from the affected stores to inspect their loaves and report any findings. Walmart also issued a statement:
> “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority,” Walmart said in a statement. “We have removed and thoroughly inspected all potentially affected products at impacted stores in Biloxi. We appreciate law enforcement for their swift action and will continue cooperating with them as they investigate.”
The company removed and inspected all potentially affected products at the impacted Biloxi stores and pledged continued cooperation with investigators.
Customer Guidance
The Biloxi Police Department has indicated that it does not believe any other stores have been targeted. Customers who discover tampered products are advised to immediately discard the item and visit their local Walmart to obtain a full refund.
Key Takeaways
- Camille Benson, 33, of Texas, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted mayhem; her bond is $100,000.
- Razor blades were found in loaves at both the Biloxi Walmart Supercenter (December 5) and the Walmart Neighborhood Market (December 8).
- Walmart removed and inspected all potentially affected products and thanked law enforcement for swift action.
- The Biloxi Police Department says no other stores appear to have been targeted.
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between consumers, retailers, and law enforcement to maintain public safety.
