Irradiated Mangoes in the USA – Sign 45

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

We saw for the first time the word “Irradiated” was stuck on a mango, sold at the Mexican store recently. Then, we try to find out what the meaning is, and who put the sticker.



Fig 01- An irradiate mango from Mexico


Just to remind, we have previous postings about mangoes:

- Fresh Mangoes in the US Market – Part 1 - Food Variety 25 | Tanza Erlambang Update

- Fresh Mango in the US Market – Part 2 - Food Variety 25 | Tanza Erlambang Update


Moreover, all mangoes must be “irradiated” if they want to be exported to the USA markets. The main purpose is to make sure that pests such as fruit flies not cross to American border.



Fig 02- Irradiated mangoes at the Mexican store


Two methods of treatments to get rid of pest from mangoes:

1) Using hot water

2) Using irradiation treatments



Fig 03- Mango Criollo (Creole)


Co-60 gamma rays are used to irradiate mangoes. Larvae are prevented to be further develop as adults.


As reported by Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023: Food Irradiation) that “food irradiation is safe.”



Fig 04- Mangoes, ready to consume


Have you tasted irradiated mangoes?


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18 comments:

  1. What is irradiated mangoes? Treated? Bio treated?

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  2. It really brings up more questions. But good info to know.

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  3. You do find some interesting topics.

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    1. just new for me.....

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  4. Hola! me gustan los mangos, pero donde vivo estan caros Besos

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  5. So radiated mangoes sound radioactive.

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  6. New to me! Hot water sounds safer.

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  7. We eat mangoes a lot but have not seen this sticker yet. Hot water sounds better to me.

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    1. first time to see it ....

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  8. Mangoes are too expensive here in the EU, because of custom duties. But if mangoes were cheaper, I wouldn't eat them, as I don't like fruits and veggies that are shipped from other continents, such as apples from New Zealand or walnuts from Chile.

    Regards,

    G

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  9. Hopefully, I haven't tried it yet

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  10. I have a mango tree at my house, so I prefer the organic mangos
    But not I have not tried

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    1. glad to hear ...

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  11. Papaya's also are treated this way. I came from Tom's signs. Nice to meet you. Aloha

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    1. yes....

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