Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharged into the sea, is edible salt unsafe? Experts: No need to panic, no need to stock up on salt

Japan announced that it would start discharging contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea on the afternoon of August 24, which attracted global attention and heated discussions. It also triggered panic among people about salt, and a "salt rush" swept across many places.

Some people are worried that the nuclear contaminated water from Fukushima will contaminate table salt after being discharged into the sea, while others believe that iodized salt can prevent radiation. So, is table salt really unsafe? Can iodized salt prevent radiation? Can potassium iodide also prevent radiation? Is it necessary to stock up on salt and potassium iodide? Regarding these hot issues, Science Rumor Refutation, China News Network, and Sina New Knowledge have connected with experts to interpret them. Let's see what the experts say↓