Suspect Arrested in Mississippi for Hiding Razor Blades in Walmart Bakery Products
Biloxi, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Authorities charged a Texas woman with attempted mayhem on December 16 after discovering razor blades and a fishing hook concealed inside bakery items at two Biloxi Walmart stores.
Details of the Arrest and Charges
Camille Benson, a 33-year-old resident of Texas, was taken into custody on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, by the Biloxi Police Department following a public appeal for information [1][2]. She has been charged with attempted mayhem and is currently being held on a bond set at $100,000 at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center [1][2]. The arrest occurred just hours after authorities released surveillance imagery showing Benson exiting one of the affected retail locations, with police locating her on Division Street shortly thereafter [1][7]. This legal action addresses a series of product tampering incidents that targeted the Walmart Supercenter on CT Switzer Sr. Drive and the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Pass Road [1][7].
Timeline of Contamination Events
The investigation indicates that the tampering began earlier in the month, presenting a significant lapse between the initial discovery and law enforcement involvement. The first incident was recorded on December 5, 2025, when a customer at the Walmart Supercenter reported finding a razor blade concealed within a banana nut muffin [1][7]. A second incident occurred shortly after on December 7, 2025, involving a loaf of bread at the Walmart Neighborhood Market [1][7]. Despite these early detections by consumers, the Biloxi Police Department was not formally notified until December 15, 2025, more than a week after the initial discovery [1][7]. It was only after additional customer complaints regarding tampered merchandise surfaced on December 14 and 15 that the full extent of the issue was realized [2][3].
Operational Response and Safety Measures
Upon recognizing the severity of the threat on December 15, management at the affected locations initiated a comprehensive sweep of their inventory [1]. This internal audit revealed that multiple loaves of bread had been compromised with razor blades, and a muffin was found containing a fishing hook [1][7]. Lieutenant Candice Young of the Biloxi Police Department explained that the perpetrator had physically poked the foreign objects through the plastic packaging of the bakery items [1][7]. Fortunately, authorities have confirmed that no injuries have been reported in connection with these tampering events [1].
Corporate Reaction and Consumer Advisory
Walmart (WMT), identified as the world’s largest public corporation, responded to the security breach by emphasizing its commitment to consumer safety [2]. A spokesperson for the retailer stated that all potentially affected products were removed and thoroughly inspected at the impacted Biloxi stores, noting that the company is cooperating fully with law enforcement investigations [2][7]. The Biloxi Police Department has urged customers who purchased bakery products from these specific locations to carefully inspect their items for sharp objects [1]. Walmart has advised any consumers who suspect they possess tampered goods to dispose of them immediately and visit a local store for a full refund [2][7].