I hope these folks are testing their tuna for radiation and disease before processing them? I am not finding anything on the labels..
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These bonito flakes might usually be pet food to us, but they are people food (soup base) to Japanese. I doubt that they are checked for radiation, because tuna come from deep ocean water where radiation is not a real issue. However, all tuna is seriously checked for disease by experts. I regularly eat raw tuna cleared by Japanese chefs in California and Hawaii, and have never had any adverse health effect.
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I wouldn't worry. The Japanese are so particular about the quality of their food! If these came from China, I'd be concerned.
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Hi Dennis. Gamma sensitivity and methodical counts over long periods would evidence really bad radioactive contamination, but to _know_ food is safe requires seasoned experience with expensive gamma spectrometry equipment --which is why we're supposed to have the EPA and state health departments. Unfortunately the agencies responsible for our health are on their butts --so we do what we can with humble equipment --and in the next election we all vote for Green Party candidates! Being able to detect residual alpha radiation in prepared samples and air filters might also sniff out problems, but that takes a spendier Geiger counter and careful work --plus you end up trying to get lab confirmation anyway. (Everything I know is at: &gt; http://webpages.charter.net/123goto/map.htm (And if I can't post a URL here, Google on "SW Oregon Radiation Monitoring".)
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It is not mentioned on the labeling anywhere. I would think a warning would be required if it did.
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Like the other person who answered, I, too, scoured the package to see if I could see anything about what they are made of, and it said nothing about stainless steel (or about anything else). My guess is that if they were truly stainless steel, they would broadcast it.
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Sorry, I was unable to find that information on their labeling. I would contact their company directly for more. It's worked really well for me so far.
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It is not on the label but they are very responsive to emails. Visit their site, perhaps it's there, if not email or call them.
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Raw but likely they have been irradiated which kills them and the enzymes. Thanks to a law the FDA passed a year or so ago to supposedly protect us :-(
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You can call or check website of Bragg to answer your questions. From what I read in the past, Patricia and Paul Bragg seem to be concerned with healthy ingredients. I hope there are no GMO's.
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My recent shipment had a very fishy smell and taste. However, after just three days of use my inflamed shoulder joint felt 100 % better. That is very noteworthy. I've had a lot of pain for nearly a year and had physical therapy for it. Another user suggested that our fishy shipments must be spoiled and to ask for a replacement and store the next container in the refrigerator. While this might be the case that spoilage is starting, I simply eat something else to get rid of the fishy taste. It's working for me so I see no need to ask for a replacement. In fact, I ordered another bottle and that one will go right into the refrigerator. My recent shipment had a very fishy smell and taste. However, after just three days of use my inflamed shoulder joint felt 100 % better. That is very noteworthy. I've had a lot of pain for nearly a year and had physical therapy for it. Another user suggested that our fishy shipments must be spoiled and to ask for a replacement and store the next container in the refrigerator. While this might be the case that spoilage is starting, I simply eat something else to get rid of the fishy taste. It's working for me so I see no need to ask for a replacement. In fact, I ordered another bottle and... » Read More My recent shipment had a very fishy smell and taste. However, after just three days of use my inflamed shoulder joint felt 100 % better. That is very noteworthy. I've had a lot of pain for nearly a year and had physical therapy for it. Another user suggested that our fishy shipments must be spoiled and to ask for a replacement and store the next container in the refrigerator. While this might be the case that spoilage is starting, I simply eat something else to get rid of the fishy taste. It's working for me so I see no need to ask for a replacement. In fact, I ordered another bottle and that one will go right into the refrigerator. « Show Less
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Please ask Halle to go to www.wildplanetfoods.com and inquire about this. I do not see where there is any reference to the tuna being BPA free.
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I believe Hormel has a low sodium canned chicken. Look by the Tuna. Good luck with the challenge.
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I really don't know. I personally have not looked into it but I would suspect that someone is pre-packaging the ingredients.
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The expiration on my latest batch of Kirkland Tuna is March 2016...so you have a good shelf life. Enjoy!!
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http://news.yahoo.com/sharks-cancer-tumor-found-great-white-142906847.htmlhttp://www.enviroreporter.com/2012/04/japanese-seaweed-radiation-doubles/
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I cannot say with certainty where this product came from, because I was not present at time of packaging, but it is produced from the Sea of Japan. I am also uncertain if the maker of this product farms the nori in treated sea water or not. I cannot find additional information on the net about possible mercury contamination, so I am consuming this brand of Nori in moderation (as recommended with all edible products from our oceans)I do taste a difference in this brand from local store bought, and it very pleasant. I hope this information helps. I am a bit cautious buying from overseas, but feel comfortable with this brand.Most sincerely. I cannot say with certainty where this product came from, because I was not present at time of packaging, but it is produced from the Sea of Japan. I am also uncertain if the maker of this product farms the nori in treated sea water or not. I cannot find additional information on the net about possible mercury contamination, so I am consuming this brand of Nori in moderation (as recommended with all edible products from our oceans)I do taste a difference in this brand from local store bought, and it very pleasant. I hope this information helps. I am a bit cautious buying... » Read More I cannot say with certainty where this product came from, because I was not present at time of packaging, but it is produced from the Sea of Japan. I am also uncertain if the maker of this product farms the nori in treated sea water or not. I cannot find additional information on the net about possible mercury contamination, so I am consuming this brand of Nori in moderation (as recommended with all edible products from our oceans)I do taste a difference in this brand from local store bought, and it very pleasant. I hope this information helps. I am a bit cautious buying from overseas, but feel comfortable with this brand.Most sincerely. « Show Less
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On the container: "Palmer's is against animal testing". Good question- I forgot to check.
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Whoa, I hope not. I just inspected mine and I don't see any warning labels. However, my container is from last Ocrober and doesn't look like the one in the pic.