http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20110315D15NY094.htm
Potassium Iodide Runs Low As Americans Seek It Out
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)—Supplies of potassium iodide, a preventive against radiation poisoning of the thyroid gland, are running low at some manufacturers, as Americans seek protection amid fears that radiation from Japan could head to the U.S., according to the companies.
One leading supplier, Anbex Inc., quickly sold out of its supply of more than 10,000 14-tablet packages on Saturday, said Alan Morris, president of the Williamsburg, Va., company.
He said the closely held firm was getting about three orders a minute for $10 packages of its Iosat pills, up from as few as three a week normally.
“Those who don't get it are crying. They're terrified,” said Mr. Morris. The company tells callers that the likelihood of dangerous levels of radiation reaching the U.S. is low, but some callers, particularly on the West Coast, remain afraid, Mr. Morris said.
I know darn well that supply was probably bought by a very few amount of people just so they can make an outrageous markup on it.
I really doubt the people especially those from the farm lands would do that in Japan.
I blame some of the possible panic out there n Matt Drudge, who linked to Alex Jones’ fear-mongering.