Tag: Nuclear fallout

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, everyone is exposed to very low levels of plutonium in the environment, including minuscule amounts that may be present in food and water. These trace levels primarily originate from fallout from historical nuclear weapons testing and occasional accidental releases, not from modern agricultural practices.

While trace amounts of the man-made radioactive isotope caesium-137 can be found in the environment due to past nuclear incidents and weapons testing, recent events have highlighted its potential for localized contamination in food. Understanding how this isotope enters the food supply and the safety measures in place is crucial for consumer peace of mind.