Thursday, August 21, 2025

Radioactive Contamination of Imported Shrimps from Indonesia via Walmart

Walmart retira camarones por posible contaminación radiactiva
This posting is inspired from the recent news on on the Radioactive Contamination( Cs-137) on Imported Shrimps from Indonesia via Walmart. After reading this news, I immediately inquire from THD management if the Shrimps we consumed here daily at Newston's Restaurant is supplied by Walmart.  The answer is Negative.   In my previous article, I discussed the various sources of shrimps imports. Indonesia only supplies about 15% OF Shrimps consumption in the US. India is the number one supplier ( almost 50%). In the article below, I also wrote that THD ( Newton's  Restaurant) consumed from 50 to 75 lbs per week as estimated by Chef Joel Torres. Personally, I eat shrimps dishes almost every other day here at THD.     

Here’s the latest update (as of August 21, 2025) regarding the possible radioactive contamination of imported breaded shrimp from Indonesia being sold at Walmart:


What Has Happened So Far

1. Detection of Radioactive Contamination

2. Recall and Import Alert

3. Products and Locations Affected

4. Health Risks

5. Walmart’s Actions

  • Walmart has removed the affected products from its stores in the impacted regions, offered refunds, and is cooperating with the FDA and supplier to investigate further El PaísNew York PostAxiosMySA.


6. Ongoing Investigation

7. Public Messaging and Responses

  • In San Antonio, Groomer's Seafood Market made a lighthearted social media quip: "No glow-in-the-dark seafood here!" to reassure customers about the safety of their locally sourced Gulf shrimp MySA.


Summary

  • Key Concern: Detection of Cs-137 in a shipment of frozen breaded shrimp imported from Indonesia triggered a FDA advisory and recall of specific Great Value shrimp lots at Walmart.

  • Consumer Alert: If you have Great Value frozen shrimp with lot codes 8005540-18005538-1, or 8005539-1, best-by March 15, 2027do not consume it—either dispose of it safely or return it for a refund.

  • Current Status: No immediate health threat documented, but potential long-term risks warrant precautionary removal from circulation. Investigations and import bans remain in place.

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Go To Got Plate Lunch for Hawaiian Food


Welcome to

GOT PLATE LUNCH

💚​We are a family run business; husband, wife and daughter.  It all started out with wanting to share the taste of Hawaiian kine style food. We are inspired by the “Hawaiian style plate lunch”.  Growing up in Hawaii, we know first hand the flavors of the food,  “da kine” that you get from the islands. It's not just Hawaiian, Korean, Japanese, or Filipino, it's any kind food.  SPAM Musubi, Saimin, Kim Chee, Poke, Loco Moco and so much more. We’re talking about the unique bold flavors, the sauces, the spices, the smell and oh yes, the taste. After many years of sharing and making food for family and friends for parties, it finally dawned on us that there are more people that want to enjoy the island style food.

     Our Food Truck started in 2011 and then we opened a restaurant in 2013 in Benicia. We also launched a commissary for our Food Truck(s) in 2014. We are expanding and soon there will be several food trucks and opportunities for restaurant franchises. The name Got Plate Lunch might sound funny, but it's really simple, "you get plate lunch?", yah, we got plate lunch". So that's how we came up with the name Got Plate Lunch.  We can’t bring everything from Hawaii, but we sure can bring the food you’re used to eating in Hawaii.

        Come inside and enjoy our food, all made and served with Aloha.  Our meats are fresh, delivered 3 times a week.  Our patties are fresh ground beef, we use only Certified Ground Chuck 80/20.  We make our patties and gravy every morning. We use only the finest ingredients, top grades, and all authentic. S&S brand Saimin, Redondo brand Portuguese sausages, Hawaiian Sun juices, School Kine Cookies all delivered from Hawaii. Uncle Myk & Aunty Jamie
Last Friday, Ruth and I went to a quick Dinner at the Got Plate Lunch at the Water front in Benicia, prior to Dodie's " As You Like IT" Shakespeare Performance in Vallejo. This was my first time to this place. The food was great and the view of the Carquinez Bridge was beautiful.  I did not tell Ruth, that THD has its annual Luau Dinner the same day. As a result, I just requested a Take-Out dinner,💚 that I plan on consuming after Dodie's Shakespeare show.   
💚My Take-Out Dinner with Leftover from Got Plate Lunch Dinner(Kalua Pork)
Here are some photos I took.
I learned a Hawaiin word- Lolo mean crazy, But Lolo in Filipino is grand Father. A super Lolo ( I am twice this year) is great grand Father. 



Place Mats Decor of the Restaurant 









For Details visit: 
💚https://www.gotplatelunchca.com/

Lastly, 

Recent sightings of Southeast Asian mermaids are not supported by credible scientific evidence. Instead, these reports stem from a blend of local myths, folklore, entertainment, and viral social media content. No verified sources—such as scientific organizations, local authorities, or credible journalists—have authenticated any mermaid appearances in the region.

  • Myths and Folklore: Southeast Asia is rich in mermaid legends, like the Malaysian "duyung," Indonesian "putri duyung," and Filipino "sirena." These stories are part of cultural heritage and are not based on scientific findings.

  • Viral Social Media: Recent claims, including viral reels and posts about mermaids washing ashore, are either hoaxes or used for entertainment purposes.

  • Modern Mermaiding: Underwater festivals and mermaiding subcultures, where people dress up as mermaids, are popular but involve human performers—not real creatures.

Conclusion: No recent sightings of Southeast Asian mermaids are based on credible evidence—they are modern hype or traditional myth, not reality.

 

Saturday, August 16, 2025

THD Annual Hawaiian Luau Dinner

My Table: Photo Credit: Jenny Shively

Friday, August 15, was a hectic and fun day for me here in my Gilded Cage- My Apartment at the Heritage Downtown Walnut Creek.   That day, I had a full day schedule, starting with my regular breakfast of yogurt and fruits.  This was followed by a quick take out lunch of Turkey wrap, soup and Diet Coke. From 12:30 to 2:45 I played bridge and won first place Award of $4. Then from 3:00 PM to 4PM, I had Mai Tai and Appetizer.  AT 4:30PM, as scheduled my daughter-in-law, Ruth Carver picked up for a quick dinner in Benicia, at the Got Plate Lunch for typical Hawaiian food. In the meantime, I asked for a take out dinner prepared by our THD Chef for a later after performance dinner. Photo below:  

Here are some other photos I took during the Cocktail Hour:













Personal Observations: One of the topic during our cocktail hour was our observation that Barbara. S.,THD manager has been seen helping Activity Personnels, Ted and Kristi set-up the table decorations. Barbara personally served our table Mai Tai drinks. We were surprised but delighted that she is showing personal interests in some of our activities. The other day, she showed up during our Chair Volley Ball Games and helped in blowing air ( pumps) into our deflated beach balls. She told me not to hit the ball so hard, possibly prolonging the air in the beach balls. However, the balls have leaks in them and we definitely need new ones.  Thank you Barbara for your Personal Concern!       

Lastly here’s the latest on President Donald Trump's approval rating as of August 16, 2025:

Current Approval Snapshot

  • Pew Research Center (published August 14, 2025):

    • Job approval: 38% approve60% disapprove of Trump’s performance.

    • Among his own 2024 voters, 85% still approve (down from 88% in June). Approval among Trump voters under age 35 has dropped more sharply.Pew Research Center

  • Economist/YouGov Poll (August 9–11):

    • 42% of Americans approve, 54% disapprove—net approval of –12.YouGov Today

    • Support among Republicans has slipped: from 92% at the term's start to 83%, with a disapproval of 13%; net approval among Republicans now +70.YouGov Today

    • Only 31% of Americans describe Trump as honest and trustworthy—his lowest such rating this term.YouGov Today

  • Gallup Poll (July 7–21):

    • National approval dropped to 37%, the lowest of Trump's second term.

    • Approval among independents fell to 29%, matching the lowest level he’s recorded with this group.Gallup.com

  • AP-NORC (mid-2025):

    • Trump’s approval has remained relatively stable around 40%, down slightly from 42% earlier in the year.AP News


Polling Aggregator Estimates

Multiple polling aggregators as of early August report:

  • RealClearPolitics (Aug 4): 45.9% approve vs. 51.4% disapprove — net –5.5

  • Decision Desk HQ (Aug 5): 43.5% approve vs. 52.6% disapprove — net –9.1

  • Ballotpedia (Aug 5): 44.0% approve vs. 53.0% disapprove — net –9.0

  • Silver Bulletin (Aug 5): 43.8% approve vs. 52.7% disapprove — net –8.9

  • Race to the WH (Aug 6): 42.5% approve vs. 53.5% disapprove — net –11.0

  • Strength in Numbers (Aug 5): 42.1% approve vs. 54.1% disapprove — net –12.0Wikipedia


Smart Summary

SourceApprovalDisapprovalNet Approval
Pew Research38%60%–22
Econom./YouGov42%54%–12
Gallup37%(lowest second term)
AP-NORC~40%Slightly above
Aggregator Range~42–46%~52–54%–5 to –12 (typical)
  • Overall picture: Trump’s approval rating as of mid-August 2025 hovers in the 37–42% range, with disapproval at or above 50%, resulting in a net-negative approval across all major polls.

  • Partisan dynamics: Support among Republicans remains strong but eroding (e.g., now around 83% in YouGov vs. 92% earlier); independents have sharply shifted away, contributing significantly to the overall decline.

  • Perception of honesty/trustworthiness is particularly low—only 31% as per YouGov.

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