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Indonesia Investigates Radioactive Contamination in Shrimp Exports

11/27/2025

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Indonesia has launched a criminal investigation into radioactive contamination linked to exports of shrimp, spices, and sneakers.
The probe centers on PT Peter Metal Technology, a China-owned metal-processing factory in Banten.
Cesium-137 contamination in shipping containers was first reported by Dutch authorities.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert about frozen shrimp from PT Bahari Makmur Sejati.
Authorities have detained contaminated containers from Angola to prevent entry of contaminated goods.

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Story summary

Indonesia has launched a criminal investigation into radioactive contamination linked to exports of shrimp, spices, and sneakers.
The probe centers on PT Peter Metal Technology, a China-owned metal-processing factory in Banten.
Cesium-137 contamination in shipping containers was first reported by Dutch authorities.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert about frozen shrimp from PT Bahari Makmur Sejati.
Authorities have detained contaminated containers from Angola to prevent entry of contaminated goods.