All 594 food items tested for radiation in Ulsan pass safety checks

The Ulsan Institute of Health and Environment tested 594 food items produced or distributed in the city from January through September and found no traces of radioactive iodine or cesium, both harmful to human health.

The testing covered 472 seafood items, 76 agricultural products and 46 processed foods — including ingredients used in school meals and items distributed at wholesale agricultural and fishery markets — and all passed food radiation safety standards. The items were screened for radioactive iodine (131I) and cesium (134Cs, 137Cs).

"We will continue conducting radiation tests on foods closely tied to residents' daily lives and make the results public, so that citizens can feel confident about the safety of what they eat," an institute official said.

Meanwhile, ahead of the 2028 International Garden Expo, the institute will conduct on-site inspections and technical support for water quality management at 10 wastewater and sewage treatment facilities in the city, including the Eonyang Water Quality Improvement Center, through Friday.

Key inspection items include effluent water quality management, analytical accuracy, record preparation and storage, equipment management, and laboratory safety management.