Jakarta, Oct. 3 -- Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono responded to a report by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding alleged contamination of Indonesian cloves with radioactive Cesium-137 (Cs-137).

Sudaryono, who also serves as Chairman of the Indonesian Farmers Harmony Association (HKTI), said his office is still gathering complete information before issuing an official stance.

"We are currently collecting more detailed information. Of course, any findings must first be checked: to what extent, in what quantity, in which area, and why," he stated after attending the plenary meeting and inauguration of the HKTI National Leadership Council for 2025-2030 in Jakarta on Friday.

He stressed that he does not want ...