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January 27, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Radiological risk assessment of natural radioactivity in imported rice consumed in Ghana and its implications for food safety and public health

Philomena Dickson-Agudey Lordford Tettey-Larbi Serwaa Adjei-Kyereme Henry Lawluvi Eric Ofosu Asare Rita Kwabea Osei Andriana Asare Ampene Amin Shahrokhi

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Risks associated with natural radioactivity in imported rice were identified, indicating potential safety issues.
Findings highlighted a notable presence of radioactive isotopes in different rice samples tested in Ghana.
Observational analysis evaluated radioactivity levels in rice from various import sources in Ghana, focusing on safety.
Implications suggest a need for stricter regulations and monitoring to ensure public health safety against possible radiation exposure.

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Analysis assesses radiological risk from natural radioactivity in imported rice, highlighting food safety concerns for consumers in Ghana.

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Dickson-Agudey et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b2dc6e9836116a2203f https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37317-0

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