Indonesia opens criminal probe into radioactive contamination

Pollutants found in shrimp, spices and sneakers led to export recalls

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U.S. authorities recommended in August that retailer Walmart recall these shrimp imported from Indonesia due to possible radioactive contamination. © AP

JAKARTA (AP) -- Indonesia has opened a criminal investigation into the suspected source of radioactive contamination that forced recalls of exports of shrimp and spices to the U.S. and sneakers to the Netherlands, authorities said Wednesday.

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