SINGAPORE, March 14 Singapore will be testing imported Japanese produce for possible radiation, the city-state's agri-food and veterinary authority (AVA) said on Monday.
"As a precautionary measure, AVA will monitor Japanese produce based on source and potential risk of contamination," AVA said in response to a query, adding that fresh produce will have priority.
"Samples will be taken for testing for radiation. AVA will continue to closely monitor the situation and its developments."
The move came after Friday's killer earthquake and tsunami in Japan led to severe damage at nuclear power plants and news of radiation leaks. (Reporting by Eveline Danubrata, Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan)
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