Radioactive [M Classic wild strawberries] sold in Migros from Ukraine?

KZD · 2021-11-02T18:22:09.190Z

I have just noticed that Migros is now selling M Classic wild strawberries from Ukraine. Do you know that these are still radioactive? As research shows, forest foods from Ukraine should still not be consumed because of Charnobyl. Has Migros in Switzerland carried out independent tests on radioactivity? Please take a look at this article which confirms the danger: https://aeon.co/essays/ukraine-s-berry-pickers-are-reaping-a-radioactive-bounty

Lamina

Officially, the radioactive contamination of the berries is low enough so that no negative health effects are to be expected. According to the article, however, this is doubtful due to the lack of data... Thank you for the important reference to the article!

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M-Infoline

Hello KZD, I understand your concerns. I have discussed your concerns with the relevant specialist agency. There are cultivated blueberries and wild blueberries. Our supplier only uses wild blueberries for Migros. Unlike cultivated blueberries, these are not sprayed or treated in any way. They have a much more intense flavor than cultivated blueberries. You can easily tell the difference between the two berries. The wild blueberry plants need acidic soils, close to conifers. The necessary flora is still present in these countries. In the vast forests, man hardly intervenes and lets nature take its course. Here, wild blueberries are still mostly found in the mountains. Our supplier has all production tested for microbiological parameters (including noroviruses and hepatitis viruses). In addition, the berries are tested for heavy metal residues and radioactivity (in the case of wild blueberries). Kind regards, Sina

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KZD

M-Infoline

Hello KZD, I understand your concerns. I have discussed your concerns with the relevant specialist agency. There are cultivated blueberries and wild blueberries. Our supplier only uses wild blueberries for Migros. Unlike cultivated blueberries, these are not sprayed or treated in any way. They have a much more intense flavor than cultivated blueberries. You can easily tell the difference between the two berries. The wild blueberry plants need acidic soils, close to conifers. The necessary flora is still present in these countries. In the vast forests, man hardly intervenes and lets nature take its course. Here, wild blueberries are still mostly found in the mountains. Our supplier has all production tested for microbiological parameters (including noroviruses and hepatitis viruses). In addition, the berries are tested for heavy metal residues and radioactivity (in the case of wild blueberries). Kind regards, Sina

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Dear Sina, Thank you for your reply, which did not answer my questions. I think you have not read the English article. If English language is a problem for you, please use Google Translate. I think you do not know that due to the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl all neighboring countries of Ukraine do not import any food such as wild blueberries or mushrooms from the wild forests as the radioactivity is still in the soil. As a scientist, I call on Migros to carry out an independent study. Do you want to poison the Swiss with radioactivity ??? Please also read this report: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/30/a-radioactive-berry-picking-boom-outside-chernobyl.html

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KZD

Dear Sina, Thank you for your reply, which did not answer my questions. I think you have not read the English article. If English language is a problem for you, please use Google Translate. I think you do not know that due to the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl all neighboring countries of Ukraine do not import any food such as wild blueberries or mushrooms from the wild forests as the radioactivity is still in the soil. As a scientist, I call on Migros to carry out an independent study. Do you want to poison the Swiss with radioactivity ??? Please also read this report: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/30/a-radioactive-berry-picking-boom-outside-chernobyl.html

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Hello KZD, every raw material lot is analyzed. The values are within the tolerances. The blueberries from the areas released in Ukraine have values that are also analyzed from countries such as Poland, Lithuania and the Balkans. Kind regards, Sina

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KZD

M-Infoline

Hello KZD, every raw material lot is analyzed. The values are within the tolerances. The blueberries from the areas released in Ukraine have values that are also analyzed from countries such as Poland, Lithuania and the Balkans. Kind regards, Sina

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Dear Sina, "The values are within the tolerances" Could you please help me and provide the units of measurement and the results? What is the name of the laboratory and from which country? Were the tests also carried out in Switzerland?

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KZD

Dear Sina, "The values are within the tolerances" Could you please help me and provide the units of measurement and the results? What is the name of the laboratory and from which country? Were the tests also carried out in Switzerland?

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Hello KZD, the caesium levels are measured. We do not disclose any laboratories. But Migros does not sell any products that have not been tested. Kind regards, Sina

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KZD

M-Infoline

Hello KZD, the caesium levels are measured. We do not disclose any laboratories. But Migros does not sell any products that have not been tested. Kind regards, Sina

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Dear Sina, What about plutonium, strontium and americium? Was the test also done in Switzerland or do you just trust the results from Ukraine? I understand that you cannot give the name of the laboratory, but can you please tell Migros consumers WHEN and WHERE this work was carried out? Migros should be transparent about such important health aspects!!!

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KZD

Dear Sina, What about plutonium, strontium and americium? Was the test also done in Switzerland or do you just trust the results from Ukraine? I understand that you cannot give the name of the laboratory, but can you please tell Migros consumers WHEN and WHERE this work was carried out? Migros should be transparent about such important health aspects!!!

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Hello KZD The products are checked and analyzed before they are packaged. Random samples are also taken of the entire product range in Switzerland. We cannot afford to sell products with values that exceed the limits. You can therefore trust us that we carry out the checks carefully and that our products are not harmful to health. Kind regards, Angela

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KZD

M-Infoline

Hello KZD The products are checked and analyzed before they are packaged. Random samples are also taken of the entire product range in Switzerland. We cannot afford to sell products with values that exceed the limits. You can therefore trust us that we carry out the checks carefully and that our products are not harmful to health. Kind regards, Angela

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Hello Angela, What about plutonium, strontium and americium? Are they also analyzed? Best regards, KZD

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KZD

Hello Angela, What about plutonium, strontium and americium? Are they also analyzed? Best regards, KZD

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Hello KZD We analyze the parameters caesium 134 and caesium 137 as well as strontium. These are the EU requirements for food / wild collections. best regards, Angela

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