I found this:
“March 13, 2011 - 50,000 potassium iodide tablets have been donated by Nukepills.com to Tokushukai Hospital in Toyko, Japan for immediate distribution to those affected by the nuclear reactor accident. “
http://www.nukepills.com/index.htm
This could be part of the problem. We really need to hear from some pharmacists.
I found three links, with two linking to the same story in the first link below. The two remaining are:
http://www.infowars.com/u-s-government-blocking-americans-from-obtaining-potassium-iodide/
http://offgridsurvival.com/potassiumiodidesupplies/
Not sure about either source.
Having lived in Europe during Chernobyl, I’ve researched nuclear stuff quite a bit. Certainly no expert, but as bad as the Japan issue sounds, I don’t think we are in much danger.