FDA Detects Radioactive Contamination in Spices from Indonesia

Federal inspectors from the FDA took action last week to halt the importation of spices from PT Natural Java Spice, an Indonesian company. This decision came after cesium 137 was detected in a batch of cloves destined for California. The concern over radioactive contamination heightened as federal regulators found traces of possible radiation in another food product imported from Indonesia. This alarming discovery occurred amidst ongoing recalls of shrimp suspected to be tainted. The incidents have raised significant questions about the origins and handling of food products from the region, prompting increased scrutiny from authorities.