Radioactivity In Japan Rice Raises Worries via The New York Times

TOKYO — Government officials on Saturday ordered more tests after detecting elevated levels of radiation in rice crops near the crippled nuclear power plant at Fukushima.

Radioactive substances have already been discovered in beef, milk, spinach and tea leaves, leading to recalls and bans on shipments. But officials have been especially worried about rice, a staple that makes up a significant part of the Japanese diet. Japan grows most of the rice that it consumes.

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3 Responses to Radioactivity In Japan Rice Raises Worries via The New York Times

  1. kingo Japan says:

    Unbelievable Comment by Mr. Yamashita
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOgaBUDFeb4

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