Radioactive foods discovered in Belarus, including mushrooms and berries
In the Gomel Region of Belarus, recent tests conducted by the Gomel Regional Center of Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Public Health have revealed concerning levels of cesium-137 in some food products.
The tests, published for July, analysed a total of 224 food samples and 39 drinking water samples for radioactive element content. Among these, 26 samples of fresh mushrooms and processed products, as well as 13 samples of forest berries and their canned products, showed dangerous levels of cesium-137.
The most alarming findings were in the Yel'sk district, where cesium-137 levels in mushrooms were almost 10 times higher than the norm. Similarly, in Rogachev district, dangerous levels of cesium-137 were found in berries, which were over 1.5 times higher than the norm.
Experts warn that consuming such forest products can lead to increased internal radiation doses. Fortunately, no cases of exceeding permissible limits for cesium-137 and strontium-90 were found in samples from the state sector.
Out of 128 samples from private production, 30.5% (39 samples) showed dangerous cesium-137 levels. This highlights the importance of testing products from personal plots, which can be done at territorial centers of hygiene and epidemiology.
However, the search results do not contain information about the specific territorial centers where wild plants and products from personal gardens can be tested for radioactive elements.
Checks on 96 products and water from the state sector found no cases of exceeding permissible limits for cesium-137 and strontium-90. All samples tested for strontium-90, including both state and private products, met the established hygiene standards.
The results of the tests are communicated verbally on the day of the visit. The tests for the public are free, making it essential for individuals to take advantage of this service to ensure the safety of their food.
Radiation norm excesses were recorded in eight districts of the Gomel region: Brahin, Vetka, Dubrovka, Yel'sk, Korma, Mozyr, Rogachev, and Rechytsa. It is crucial for the public to stay informed about these findings and take necessary precautions to protect their health.
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