Police Arrest Woman for Placing Razor Blades in Walmart Bread Loaves
A woman in Texas has been arrested for allegedly placing razor blades inside bread loaves sold at Walmart stores in Biloxi, Mississippi. Camille Benson, 33, faces charges of attempted mayhem and has a bond set at $100,000.
Incident Overview
Authorities were alerted when customers found razor blades in bread loaves purchased at two Walmart locations. According to Lt. Candace Young of the Biloxi Police Department, the first report came from a Walmart Supercenter on December 5. A similar report followed from a Walmart Neighborhood Market on December 8.
Investigative Actions
After another complaint was filed on Sunday, Walmart employees inspected the bread inventory and discovered additional tampered loaves. The Biloxi Police Department was notified the following day about the findings.
Public Safety Advisory
- The police department urged all customers who bought bread from these Walmart locations to inspect their purchases.
- Any tampered products should be discarded immediately.
- Customers can obtain a full refund at their local Walmart.
In response to the incident, Walmart emphasized that customer health and safety are priorities. The company stated, “We have removed and thoroughly inspected all potentially affected products at impacted stores in Biloxi.”
Continued Cooperation with Law Enforcement
Walmart continues to work with law enforcement as the investigation unfolds. The Biloxi Police Department has stated that, at this time, there is no indication that any other stores have been targeted.
As this case develops, both the police and Walmart are focused on ensuring the safety of their customers and preventing similar incidents in the future.
