In response to safety concerns over contaminated seafood and spice exports, the Indonesian government has implemented health checks and tightened port inspections following the detection of radioactive isotope caesium-137 in frozen shrimp and cloves. The contamination is believed to have originated from imported scrap metal at a smelting facility in Banten province, which has since been shut down. The Modern Cikande Industrial Estate has been designated as a "special incident" site, with a multi-agency task force overseeing the cleanup. Officials have identified radiation hotspots, increased security measures, and deployed monitors to prevent contaminated goods from leaving the area. Cleanup efforts are expected to take several months, but officials indicate the situation has stabilized.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:20:43 GMT | South China Morning Post