Radioactive contamination has struck Indonesia's industrial zone in Banten after radioactive Cesium-137 was discovered in waste from a steel smelter owned by PT Peter Metal Technology. The fallout spread to nearby facilities, including a shrimp processing plant, triggering an alert by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and halting shrimp exports to the US — Indonesia's largest market.

With 90% of shrimp destined for export, prices have plummeted domestically, creating a severe industry crisis. Authorities are now enforcing radiation-free certification and calling for stricter zoning regulations to prevent future contamination. Cleanup efforts and restoring global trust in Indonesia's seafood exports are expected to take years.

 

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