‘Radioactive’ shrimp crisis: Indonesia grapples with contaminated industrial zone

Indonesia is facing a serious crisis as authorities investigate a large industrial zone near Jakarta where shrimp exported to the US were found to contain the hazardous isotope Caesium-137. This alarming discovery has raised concerns about food safety and public health, prompting emergency decontamination efforts at 22 production facilities. The situation highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and monitoring in the seafood industry to protect consumers and restore confidence in Indonesian exports.