A woman who allegedly stuck razor blades into loaves of bread at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart stores was arrested Tuesday.
Camille Benson, 33, of Texas, was charged with attempted mayhem. Her bond is set at $100,000.
Customers reported finding razor blades at the Walmart Supercenter and Walmart Neighborhood Market, said Lt. Candace Young, public information officer for the Biloxi Police Department.
Walmart employees told police that a customer first reported finding a razor blade in a loaf purchased at a Walmart Supercenter on Dec. 5. Also on Dec. 8, a customer who bought a loaf at Walmart Neighborhood Market reported finding a razor blade.
After another customer complained at the Walmart Supercenter on Sunday, employees checked the merchandise and discovered several other loaves had been tampered with, law enforcement officials said.
This was reported by the police department on Monday.
In a news release, the department asked all citizens who purchased bread from these Walmart locations to inspect the loaves and report any findings.
“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 the affected Biloxi stores. We appreciate law enforcement for their swift action and will continue to cooperate with them in their investigation.”
The Biloxi Police Department said they don’t believe any other businesses were targeted.
If customers purchase a product that has been tampered with, they should immediately throw it away and visit their local Walmart for a full refund, the company said.
