Activity of cesium-134 and cesium-137 in game and mushrooms in Poland

Grabowski, D.; Muszynski, W.; PETRYKOWSKA, M; Rubel, B.; Smagala, G.; Lada, W.

doi:10.1016/0048-9697(94)90583-5

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“…3b ). The activity concentrations (range, 190–10,000 Bq kg -1 dw) recorded in this study during 1995–2010 were, on average, higher than those reported in B. edulis (240–2300 Bq kg -1 dw) by other authors for fruiting bodies collected across the country over an earlier period, from 1984 to 1994 (Bem et al 1990 ; Grabowski et al, 1994 ; Korky and Kowalski, 1989 ; Mietelski et al 1994 ; Calmet et al 1998 ). Collectively, both sets of data agree with the general hypothesis (Mietelski et al 2010 ) that deposited 137 Cs permeates slowly over many years, to deeper soil horizons where the mycelial network of this mycorrhizal fungus proliferates.…”

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“… #Number of individual samples; *Composite sample; a Assuming moisture content at 90%; # 550 km to the NPP in Chernobyl; A Bem et al 1990 ; B Grabowski et al 1994 ; C Korky and Kowalski, 1989 ; D Mietelski et al 1994 ; E Calmet et al 1998 …”

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“…In Poland, 134 Cs has not been detected in B. edulis samples that were collected at various distances from Chernobyl in the few months following the release of radioactivity in April 1986—both, during the mushrooming season of 1986, nor in the following year, 1987 (Bem et al 1990 ; Grabowski et al 1994 ) (Table 2 ). Contrarily, a positive detection of 134 Cs was reported for a sample of B. edulis collected 4 years later from the Augustowska Primeval Forest (an area that in practice is the same as site No.…”

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An evaluation of the occurrence and trends in 137Cs and 40K radioactivity in King Bolete Boletus edulis mushrooms in Poland during 1995–2019

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Zalewska

Saniewski

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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B. edulis, collected from 33 forested or woodland sites across Poland over 25 years since 1995, were analysed for radiocaesium. The results (137Cs activity range: 25 to 10,000 Bq kg-1 dry weight) provide a good indication of artificial radioactivity in this food material. The relatively higher levels detected in the earlier years, mostly in easterly location, is consistent with depositions from the projected Chernobyl incident (1986) fallout plumes. Nevertheless, the 137Cs concentrations during 1995–2010 were, on average, higher than those reported by other studies for Polish B. edulis over the period 1986–1994. The data concurs with the general hypothesis and observations that deposited 137Cs permeates slowly over time to deeper soil horizons which host the mycelial networks. This delay in availability shows that (apart from hotspots) higher contamination of fruiting bodies occurred around 10 to 20 years after the incident. Local consumers and recreational mushroomers were undoubtedly exposed, although reported 137Cs concentrations suggest that serious breaches of regulated levels were uncommon.

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An evaluation of the occurrence and trends in 137Cs and 40K radioactivity in King Bolete Boletus edulis mushrooms in Poland during 1995–2019

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Zalewska

Saniewski

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…It is well documented that some mushrooms, readily consumed by game animals, show a high ability to accumulate radiocaesium [2,4,[10][11][12]. Bay bolete (Xerocomus badius), one of the most widespread mushroom species in Poland, reveals a unique radiocaesium accumulation feature.…”

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¹³⁷Cs activity concentration in wild boar meat may still exceed the permitted levels

Rachubik

2012

EPJ Web of Conferences

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The radiocaesium activity concentration may still remain high in natural products such as game meat, wild mushrooms, and forest berries even more than two decades after the Chernobyl accident. The results of regular control studies of game meat conducted in Poland showed wild boars as the most contaminated game animals. It is well documented that some mushrooms, readily consumed by animals, show high ability to accumulate caesium radioisotopes. Bay bolete, one of the most wide-spread mushroom species in Poland, reveals a unique radiocaesium accumulation feature. Moreover, deer truffle, containing also particularly high levels of radiocaesium, could be another radionuclide source for wild boars. Furthermore, animals consuming deer truffles could digest contaminated soil components. Among 94 wild boar meat samples analysed in [2008][2009], two exceeded the permitted level. Hence, some precautions should be taken in the population with an elevated intake of wild boar meat. Moreover, since each hunted wild boar is examined for the presence of Trichinella larvae, regular measurements of radiocaesium concentrations in these animals may be advisable for enhancing consumer safety.

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“…The CLOR and the network of stations that form the service for the measurement of radioactive contamination has been required to perform high-frequency analyses of the total β-particle activities in surface water (rivers and lakes) and tap water samples [ 1 ]. The CLOR started a systematic study of radioactive contamination in water and bottom sediment samples from Polish rivers and lakes in 1994.…”

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Monitoring of radioactive contamination in Polish surface waters in 2012–2013

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Kardaś

Rubel

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J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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The 90Sr and 137Cs contamination in Polish surface waters has been monitoring since 1994. Surface water samples from six lakes and the Vistula and Oder Rivers were collected in spring and autumn 2012 and 2013. The mean 90Sr and 137Cs concentrations were 3.92 ± 0.40 and 4.49 ± 2.00 mBq L−1, respectively. Correlations were identified between the radionuclide concentrations and meteorological conditions and the original fallout distribution from the Chernobyl disaster. The annual average radionuclide concentrations were not significantly different from the concentrations found between 1994 and 2011. The 137Cs and 90Sr concentrations have been decreasing only slowly.

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Activity of cesium-134 and cesium-137 in game and mushrooms in Poland

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An evaluation of the occurrence and trends in 137Cs and 40K radioactivity in King Bolete Boletus edulis mushrooms in Poland during 1995–2019

An evaluation of the occurrence and trends in 137Cs and 40K radioactivity in King Bolete Boletus edulis mushrooms in Poland during 1995–2019

¹³⁷Cs activity concentration in wild boar meat may still exceed the permitted levels

Monitoring of radioactive contamination in Polish surface waters in 2012–2013

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Activity of cesium-134 and cesium-137 in game and mushrooms in Poland

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An evaluation of the occurrence and trends in 137Cs and 40K radioactivity in King Bolete Boletus edulis mushrooms in Poland during 1995–2019

An evaluation of the occurrence and trends in 137Cs and 40K radioactivity in King Bolete Boletus edulis mushrooms in Poland during 1995–2019

137Cs activity concentration in wild boar meat may still exceed the permitted levels

Monitoring of radioactive contamination in Polish surface waters in 2012–2013

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