Radiation from Japan Found in Milk from Washington — EPA, FDA “stepping up nationwide monitoring”

Published: March 30th, 2011 at 6:35 pm ET
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Radiation from Japan Found in Milk; U.S. Steps Up Monitoring, Bloomberg, March 30, 2011 at 6:04 pm EDT:

Radiation “far below” levels that pose a risk to humans was found in milk from Spokane, Washington, a first sign Japan’s nuclear accident is affecting the U.S. food supply, the Obama administration said today.

The U.S. is stepping up nationwide monitoring of radiation in milk, rain and drinking water, the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration said in a joint e-mailed statement. …

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Published: March 30th, 2011 at 6:35 pm ET
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