Recently, there has been a strange phenomenon in many places in China, that is, citizens rush to buy salt! Some supermarket shelves have even been emptied, as if something catastrophic had happened. Do you know why this is?
This was all caused by the discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima, Japan, into the sea at 1 p.m. today (August 24). Many people are worried that sea salt will be affected by nuclear radiation, so they quickly stock up. But is this practice really necessary? Today, we're going to unravel the mystery and see what experts and officials say.
First, let's learn that more than 10 years have passed since the Fukushima nuclear leak in Japan, but the disposal continues. Due to the harm caused by nuclear radiation to seawater, its impact on the marine environment and its impact on the human body has attracted widespread attention. Although the Japanese government claims that the treated nuclear wastewater does not pose any harm to human health, the statement has not dispelled the public's suspicions and concerns. In addition, a large number of salt rushes have also occurred in some regions abroad, which also reflects this situation.
Nationally, some consumers are also beginning to worry about the safety of table salt. However, experts caution against panic, and now the supply of salt has been well guaranteed. According to the chairman of the China Salt Association, the mainland has strict requirements for the quality of salt, and the mainland's salt production can also meet the needs of the market, so it is not recommended to hoard a large amount of salt like South Korea. Experts say that Chinese salt is different from Korean salt, and most of the salt is extracted from wells and is not contaminated. In addition, relevant departments will also strengthen the inspection of salt to ensure food safety.
Local governments have also responded accordingly, saying that the salt supply is sufficient, asking the general public to choose rationally, and calling on the general public not to believe rumors and not to spread rumors. In response to the current salt shortage phenomenon, the local government is increasing its efforts to supervise major supermarkets and e-commerce platforms to prevent malicious speculation and price gouging.
Here, we also need to remind everyone not to blindly follow the trend to rush to buy salt, so as not to cause unnecessary waste. In daily life, the amount of salt used is limited, and it is not necessary to hoard a large amount. In addition, excessive hoarding may also mislead other citizens into panic, further exacerbating the rush to buy. In the face of similar rumors, members of the public should remain calm, obtain information through authoritative channels, and avoid being misled by false rumors. Only in this way can we jointly maintain social stability and harmony.