MISSISSIPPI — A Texas woman was arrested in Biloxi after authorities say she inserted razor blades and a fish hook into Walmart bakery products, triggering an urgent consumer safety alert across multiple stores. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Camille Benson, was taken into custody on December 16, 2025, following reports that sharp metal objects were discovered inside loaves of bread and a muffin purchased by customers.
Investigators say the tampering incidents may have begun as early as December 5, when the first customer reported finding a razor blade lodged inside a loaf. Walmart management immediately inspected bakery shelves and uncovered multiple compromised products, prompting them to notify police and remove all affected items.
What Investigators Discovered
Authorities allege that Benson deliberately placed razor blades into several bread products and inserted a fishing hook into another baked item. The discoveries were made by customers after cutting into or handling the products at home, sparking immediate concern over potential injuries.
So far, no injuries have been reported, which officials describe as extremely fortunate given the severity of the objects involved. Investigators say the case qualifies as a serious public endangerment incident, and Benson now faces a charge of attempted mayhem. Her bond was set at $100,000.
Community Safety Concerns
Events like this raise major safety questions for shoppers nationwide — including communities such as Naperville, Illinois, where residents depend on large retailers for everyday groceries. Product tampering, although rare, has the potential to cause life-threatening harm, especially to children or elderly individuals who may not notice abnormalities before eating…