Gwangju Seo-gu, Distribution Seafood Radioactivity Test Results Deemed 'Suitable'

Published 14 Sep.2023 11:48(KST)

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Ikang) announced on the 14th that all seafood distributed within the district passed radiation tests amid growing public concerns over seafood following the discharge of radioactive contaminated water from Japan.

On the 6th, Seo-gu conducted radiation tests on seafood distributed at Yangdong Market, and both cases tested (7 cases in total since the discharge) were confirmed to be free of radioactive substances (iodine, cesium) and deemed 'suitable,' which was announced on the district's website.

On the 6th, a radiation inspection of seafood distributed at Yangdong Market was conducted. <br>[Photo by Seogu]

On the 6th, a radiation inspection of seafood distributed at Yangdong Market was conducted.
[Photo by Seogu]

Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, hygiene compliance inspections and guidance were also conducted at 20 locations including rice cake shops, ancestral rite food preparation and sales businesses, and large distribution and sales outlets.

Tests for harmful substances such as heavy metals, preservatives, and E. coli on 12 frequently consumed ritual foods including processed foods and seafood all received suitable ratings.

Seo-gu plans to conduct radiation collection and testing on seafood distributed at large marts on the 19th.

Additionally, inspections will be carried out concurrently on 107 health functional food sales businesses, which are often purchased as holiday gifts, and based on the inspection results, administrative actions and continuous management will be implemented to ensure the safety of Chuseok peak season food distribution.

Lee Sang-yong, head of the Seo-gu Health and Hygiene Division, stated, “We will strengthen radiation inspections and checks to the fullest extent to create a food environment where residents can consume with peace of mind.”