On Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:19:17 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

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And all milk in a huge area around windscale was collected
from the farms and destroyed to stop people drinking it.

Poured into the drains and hence ultimately to the sea, IIRC. Perfectly
sensible, for Iodine 131. Mainly from the Lake District, I think.

Perfectly sensible tat the time and lack of understanding
Today a complete waste of decent milk.

Indeed it would be, it should have gone to the calves it was meant for
(especially today with so many alternatives that don't involve animal
suffering and exploitation).

Cheers, T i m