"The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has asked mushroom-pickers to send samples of this season's harvest for testing, aiming to map the levels of Cesium-137 in mushrooms."
"Cesium, the key radioactive material released in the fallout, has a half-life of some 30 years, and high levels are thought to be a risk."
"With over 60% of Sweden covered by forest, the country’s foraging culture is essential for the Radiation Safety Authority's research into radioactive levels in mushrooms."
"While foragers are asked to provide details of collection locations, they can keep the locations of prized mushrooms like golden chanterelles a secret."
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