A Texas woman was arrested in Biloxi, Mississippi, after allegedly tampering with loaves of bread at local Walmart stores by pushing razor blades inside the products, as reported by Associated Press. Camille Benson, who is 33 and from Texas, has been charged with the crime of attempted mayhem, and her bond has been set at $100,000.
That is a shocking charge, and honestly, I think it perfectly captures just how dangerous this alleged act was. This isn’t just about destroying property; putting razor blades into food could cause severe internal injuries or worse. You have to imagine the sheer anxiety this causes for parents and everyday shoppers just trying to pick up groceries.
This horrifying situation unfolded across two specific Walmart locations in Biloxi. Customers reported finding the razor blades at both a Walmart Supercenter and a Walmart Neighborhood Market, according to Lt. Candace Young, a public information officer for the Biloxi Police Department. It’s a terrible thought that this contamination happened at more than one store, suggesting a calculated effort rather than a one-off incident.
The timeline of discovery is really unnerving and shows how quickly things escalated
Walmart employees first became aware of the issue on December 5, when a customer reported finding a razor blade in a loaf purchased from the Walmart Supercenter. Just a few days later, on December 8, a customer who bought bread at the Walmart Neighborhood Market made the same disturbing discovery. That’s two separate reports in quick succession, confirming a serious problem.
Things intensified over the following weekend. Law enforcement officials noted that after yet another customer complained to the Supercenter on Sunday, Walmart employees acted fast, inspecting the merchandise thoroughly. That internal inspection revealed that several more loaves had been tampered with, which is such an awful discovery. The police department was officially notified of the incidents on Monday, leading to the swift arrest of Benson on Tuesday.
The Biloxi Police Department quickly issued a press release asking anyone who bought bread from those specific Walmart locations to immediately check their loaves and report any findings right away. If you shopped there recently, please take that warning seriously. It sounds like a localized incident, thankfully, since the police department believes no other stores have been targeted in this way.
Walmart, which was recently under fire for breaching customer privacy and selling products that quietly scream ‘shrinkflation,’ released a strong statement addressing the situation and emphasizing its priorities. They stated, “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority.” The company confirmed that they have already “removed and thoroughly inspected all potentially affected products at impacted stores in Biloxi.”
Benson, who is from Texas, is currently being held in custody. Her $100,000 bond reflects the severity of the attempted mayhem charge she is facing. Jail records from Wednesday morning at the Harrison County Jail do not currently list an attorney who could speak on her behalf, and messages left for a possible relative were not immediately returned.
Published: Dec 18, 2025 03:30 pm