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More bags of frozen shrimp recalled over possible radioactive contamination

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More bags of frozen shrimp recalled over possible radioactive contamination

More packages of frozen shrimp potentially affected by radioactive contamination have been recalled, federal officials said Thursday. California-based Southwind Foods recalled frozen shrimp sold under the brands Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, and First Street. The bagged products were distributed between July 17 and Aug. 8 to stores and wholesalers in nine states: Alabama, Arizona, California, … Read more

‘The Simpsons’ predicted Japanese prime minister eating radioactive Fukushima fish, fans say

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‘The Simpsons’ predicted Japanese prime minister eating radioactive Fukushima fish, fans say

Japan’s Prime Minister has eaten fish from the ocean off the Fukushima coast to dispel safety concerns amid an escalating row over the release of radioactive water — sparking comparisons with The Simpsons. Fumio Kishida and three of his ministers sat in front of cameras in the PM’s Tokyo office on Wednesday for a meal … Read more

Utah mom reflects on radioactive iodine cancer treatment, which has stood test of time

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Utah mom reflects on radioactive iodine cancer treatment, which has stood test of time

A bottle of multiple doses of radioactive iodine with a pill containing one dose. Radioactive iodine is used to treat thyroid cancers and diseases. (University of Utah Health) Estimated read time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Shirley Crepeaux was a little hesitant when doctors proposed radioactive iodine as a treatment for her thyroid cancer … Read more