document: Fukushima radiation in Washington State milk and water On March 25 , small amounts of radioactive iodine-131 were detected in a milk sample taken from Spokane , Washington . In addition , air and water monitoring has detected elevated radiation in Washington State and other West Coast states . These reports are of particular concern to pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants who are most vulnerable to radiation . However , Governor Chris Gregoire said tests confirmed the contaminated milk is safe to drink . The CDC/EPA/FDA jointly assured that current levels of radiation in rainwater are below concern . The EPA reported that levels of radiation detected by filters are slightly higher than the previous week . Radiation levels in the ocean near the Fukushima Daiichi plant have reached 4,385 times the regulatory limit , prompting the decommission of its crippled reactors . Prevention , protection , and treatment : In a resource for teaching kids about radiation , I listed a free ebook on detoxifying radiation from our bodies . This , however , should be done with caution and medical advisement , especially when breastfeeding . Advertisement Avoid as many contaminants as possible : Environmental sources of radiation exposure include airplane flight , television , and construction materials , as well as a variety of household item radiation sources -LRB- pdf -RRB- . For information on sources of harmful breast milk contamination , see Making Our Milk Safe -LRB- MOMS -RRB- , SafeMilk.org - food coloring , toxic metals in jewelry , PVC plastic , Bisphenol A , flame retardants , fluoride ... Source : Japan nuclear crisis : Fukushima radiation in milk
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