Re: Concerns over “Radioactive Contamination” of imported fresh sh from Japan due to threats of radiation leakage from the Fukushima nuclear power plant Dear Valued Customer, As you are aware, on March 11th of 2011, the northern prefectures of Japan (Fukushima, Gunma, Ibaraki & Tochigi) were hit by the largest earthquake in Japanese history, with a magnitude of 9.0. To make matters worse, the shoreline along the Paci c coast were quickly engulfed by a massive tsunami.
As a result of such devastating natural disasters, an accidental re and explosion occurred within the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This further resulted in a small radiation leakage in such nuclear power plant.
The Japanese government is still working feverishly around the clock to contain the radiation leakage with certain success. According to the recent announcement from the Japanese government, the present amount of the leakage of radiation DOES NOT have any adverse e ect to humans outside the radius of 30km of the nuclear power plants. Even those within the radius of 30km are not a ected if they remain indoors. We strongly believe that the current situation of this radiation dilemma will be brought under control through the e ort of both the Japanese and International government bodies.
We would also like to point out the distances of the geographical locations between our fresh sh suppliers and the Fukushima nuclear power plant itself as a mean of assurance on the safety of our fresh Japan sh.
Our supplier obtains its fresh Japan sh from three areas:
1. Sustainably farmed Hamachi (Yellowtail) and Madai (Japanese Red Snapper) from Kagoshima
2. Sustainably farmed Kanpachi (Amberjack) and Shima-aji (Silver Trevally) from Ehime
3. All wild sh are caught in the Fukuoka area
*PLEASE REFER TO THE MAP ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR LOCATIONS OF THE FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, THE LOCATION AND AREAS WHERE OUR FRESH JAPAN FISH ARE
CAUGHT, PROCURED & PROCESSED, AND THE DIRECTION OF THE OCEAN CURRENT SURROUNDING
JAPAN *
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Please note: The Distance between the Fukushima nuclear power plant and the area where our fresh Japan sh are caught is approximately 800-1200 km apart. If we take into consideration of the constant prevailing winds, along with the ocean currents and its in uence on any probable radiation leakage, it would be extremely di cult for such radiation to reach and/or a ect our products.
Any and all food and food products imported into Canada must be inspected through rigorous tests conducted by the strict regulations of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Below you will nd the most recent announcement made by the Canadian Food inspection
Agency (CFIA):
On March 23, 2011, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Health Canada, has announced it will be implementing enhanced import controls on milk products, fruits, and vegetables from areas of Japan a ected by the ongoing nuclear crisis (Japanese prefectures of Fukushima, Gunma, Ibaraki, and Tochigi). These products will not be allowed entry into Canada without acceptable documentation verifying their safety.
Any potentially contaminated products will be disposed of in accordance with protocols from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
The CFIA will continue to work closely with Japan, other trading partners and international organizations. Given the evolving nature of the Japanese situation, these measures will be adjusted, as warranted, to ensure Canada’s food supply remains protected.
The CFIA recognizes that the government of Japan is taking steps to address this issue and we will continue to provide support to their e orts.
The restrictions add an additional safeguard to Canada’s existing import controls. CFIA maintains
rigorous controls and tracking systems for imported food, while CBSA routinely moni tors radioactivity levels in shipping containers.
For more information, please see the CFIA website at:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/imp/eartere.shtml
Best Regards,
Kitanoya Guu
