US nuclear reactors contain ‘fake’ parts, watchdog finds

An unspecified number

The investigation followed whistleblower allegations about the use of counterfeit items in ‘most, if not all’ plants.

An unspecified number of US nuclear power plants contain counterfeit parts that could potentially lead to “serious” safety risks, an investigation by the federal nuclear industry watchdog has found. The new report revealed that the Energy Department (DOE) had flagged over 100 “incidents” of fake parts in reactors last year.

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