Fukushima-produced honey exceeds radioactive cesium standards, South Korea is concerned about Japan's food safety

A report by The Korea Times has brought attention to concerns around food safety, specifically regarding radioactive cesium levels in honey produced in Nange Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The honey, sold under excessive radioactive cesium contents between 130 to 160 becquerels per kilogram, exceeds Japan's food safety standard of 100 becquerels per kilogram. This incident has raised questions about the safety of food production in Fukushima, especially after a fish specimen caught off the prefecture's coast was found to contain excessive radioactive substances. The report also highlights the reluctance of some Olympic delegations, such as South Korea and the United States, to use local ingredients due to safety concerns, which has led to criticism from Japanese media and parliamentarians. The U.S. Olympic Committee's decision to import 33 tons of food from the U.S. to cater to its athletes' preferred dishes, aiming to avoid potential safety issues, has been particularly noted.