In a shocking turn of events, a woman was arrested after razor blades were discovered in loaves of bread at two Biloxi Walmart stores.
Incident
Camille Benson, 33, from Texas, was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with attempted mayhem. Her bond is set at $100,000.
Customers first reported finding a razor blade in a loaf purchased from the Walmart Supercenter on Dec. 5, and a second complaint came from the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Dec. 8.
Surveillance footage released by the Biloxi Police Department shows Benson walking in a Walmart store, where she allegedly pushed razor blades into loaves of bread.
Investigation
After another customer complained on Sunday, Walmart employees inspected the merchandise and discovered several more tampered loaves. The police department was notified on Monday.
Walmart Response
In a press release, Walmart said it has 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 added.
The company also urged customers who bought bread from the affected locations to inspect their loaves and report any findings. If a tampered product is found, customers should throw it out and visit their local Walmart for a full refund.
Police Statement
Biloxi Police Department said it does not believe any other stores have been targeted.
Key Takeaways
- Woman arrested for inserting razor blades into Walmart bread.
- Two Walmart locations in Biloxi involved, with complaints on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8.
- Walmart has removed affected products and is cooperating with police; customers can seek refunds.
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between consumers and retailers when product safety concerns arise.
