ARCHIVED - Concentrations (Bq/Kg) of radionuclides in foods from Total Diet Study sampled in Calgary, 2009
Sample Description | Cs-137 ACTIVITY (Bq/KG) | Cs-134 ACTIVITY (Bq/KG) | I-131 ACTIVITY (Bq/KG) | Am-241 ACTIVITY (Bq/KG) | Co-57 ACTIVITY (Bq/KG) | Co-60 ACTIVITY (Bq/KG) |
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AA01 Milk; whole | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA02 Milk; 2% | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA03 Milk; 1% | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA04 Milk; skim | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA05 Evap'd milk; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA06 Cream | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA07 Ice Cream | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA08 Yogurt | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA09 Cheese | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA10 Cheese; cottage | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA11 Cheese; processed | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA12 Butter | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA13 Chocolate milk; 1% | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
AA14 Butter milk; 1% | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB01 Beef; steak | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB02 Beef; roast | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB03 Beef; ground | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB04 Pork; fresh | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB05 Pork; cured | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB06 Veal; cutlets | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB07 Lamb | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB08 Luncheon meats; cold cuts | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB09 Luncheon meats; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB10 Organ meats | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
BB11 Wieners & sausages | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
CC01 Eggs | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
CC02 Poultry; chicken & turkey | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
CC03 Poultry; liver pate | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
DD01 Fish; marine | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
DD02 Fish; fresh water | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
DD03 Fish; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
DD04 Shellfish | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
EE01 Soups; meat; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
EE02 Soups; creamed; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
EE03 Soups; broth; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
EE04 Soups; dehydrated | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF01 Bread; white | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF02 Bread; whole wheat | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF03 Bread; rye | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF04 Cake | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF05 Cereal; cooked wheat | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF06 Cereal; corn | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF07 Cereals; oatmeal | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF08 Cereals; rice & bran | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF09 Cookies | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF10 Crackers | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF11 Danish; donuts & croissants | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF12 Flour; white (wheat) | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF13 Muffins | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF14 Pancakes & waffles | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF15 Pasta; mixed dishes | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF16 Pasta; plain | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF17 Pie; apple | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF18 Pie; other | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF19 Rice | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF20 Buns & rolls | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
FF21 Breads; other | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG01 Baked beans; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG02 Beans; string | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG03 Beets | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG04 Broccoli | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG05 Cabbage | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG06 Carrots | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG07 Cauliflowers | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG08 Celery | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG09 Corn | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG10 Cucumbers | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG11 Lettuce | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG12 Mushrooms | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG13 Onions | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG14 Peas | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG15 Peppers | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG16 Potatoes; peeled and boiled | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG17 Potatoes; chips | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG18 Rutabagas | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG19 Vegetable juice; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG20 Tomatoes | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG21 Tomatoes; canned; and tomato sauce; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG22 Spinach | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG23 Asparagus | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG24 Brussel sprouts | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG26 Potatoes; baked with skins | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
GG27 Corn chips | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH01 Apple juice; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH02 Applesauce; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH03 Apples; raw | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH04 Bananas | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH05 Blueberries | 1.998834 | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH06 Cherries | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH07 Citrius fruit; raw | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH08 Citrius juice; frozen | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH09 Citrius juice; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH10 Grape juice; bottled | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH11 Grapes | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH12 Melons | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH13 Peaches | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH14 Pears | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH15 Pineapple; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH16 Plums and prunes | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH17 Raisons | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH18 Raspberries | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH19 Strawberries | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH20 Kiwi fruit | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH21 Apricot | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
HH22 Fruit drinks (cocktails) | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
II01 Cooking fats and salad oils | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
II02 Margarine | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
II04 Mayonnaise | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
II07 Salad dressing | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ01 Chocolate bars | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ02 Candies | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ03 Gelatin dessert | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ04 Honey; bottled | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ05 Jams | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ07 Peanut butter | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ08 Puddings | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ09 Sugar; white | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ10 Syrup | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ11 Seeds; shelled | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ12 Nuts | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
JJ13 Chewing gum | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
KK01 Alcoholic drinks; beer | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
KK02 Alcoholic drinks; wine | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
KK04 Coffee | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
KK05 Soft drinks; canned | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
KK06 Tea | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
KK07 Soy beverage; fortified | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL01 Cereals; mixed | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL02 Desserts | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL03 Dinners; cereal + vegetable + meat | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL04 Dinners; meat or poultry + vegetable | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL05 Formulae; milk base | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL06 Formulae; soya base | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL07 Fruit; apple or peach | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL08 Meat; poultry or eggs | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
LL09 Vegetables; peas | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
MM01 Popcorn; microwave | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
MM02 Frozen entrees | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN01 Pizza | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN02 French fries | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN03 Hamburger | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN04 Chicken burger | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN05 Hot dogs | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN06 Chicken nuggets | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN07 Beef chow mein; carry-out | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN08 Fried Rice | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN09 Prepared sandwiches | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
NN10 Fast food sandwiches | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP01 Condiments | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP02 Salt | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP03 Baking powder | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP04 Yeast | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP05 Vanilla extract | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP06 Herbs and spices | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP07 Soya sauce | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP08 Tap water; kitchen | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP09 Tap water; sample area | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP10 Water; natural spring | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
PP11 Water; natural mineral | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC | <MDC |
Samples analyzed by non-destructive high resolution gamma spectroscopy
MDC = Minimum Detectable Concentration
Typical MDC is 2 Bq/Kg for a 120 g sample at time of count
CODEX Limits for Cs-134, Cs-137, Co-57 and I-131 are 1000 Bq/Kg for general consumption, 10 Bq/Kg for Am-241
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