Razor blades found in Walmart bread, suspect arrested in Mississippi

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BILOXI, Miss. - Police in Mississippi believe they have arrested the person responsible for stuffing razors in loaves of bread at a local Walmart.

What we know:

The Biloxi Police Department said they have arrested a 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas. She is charged with attempted mayhem.

She's currently in jail in Mississippi and was given a $100,000 bond.,  

According to the Biloxi Police Department, officers responded to two separate incidents on December 15, 2025, after razor blades were discovered inside loaves of bread being sold at local retailers. 

Police said the first report came from a store in the 2600 block of CT Switzer Sr. Drive, where customers found the concealed blades. A similar complaint was received the same day from a business in the 2000 block of Pass Road.

Camille Benson (Credit: Biloxi Police Department)

What we don't know:

A motive has not been determined. 

What they're saying:

Walmart released a statement in regard to the incidents. 

"The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority," the company said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. "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."

What you can do:

Walmart said customers who believe they may have purchased a tampered product should dispose of it promptly and visit their local Walmart for a full refund.

The Biloxi Police Department is urging anyone who recently purchased bread from Walmart stores within the city to inspect the products for any sharp objects.