Trying to follow where the product is now grown? Is it tested for radiation?
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Thanks so much GW for posting this. Although we have already posted this a few times before on our reviews section and in response to some of the questions posted here, we are re-posting this for everyone's convenience. The home of our Organic Matcha - both Culinary and Ceremonial - is now located in Shizuoka, Japan, within a tea region recognized by the United Nations as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. Harvested from a family-run tea farm in operation since 1915. Our farm has been certified organic since 2000, synthetic chemical free since 1994, and reduced chemical usage since 1975. Now you can enjoy great quality Matcha from the place it all began - Japan. Thanks again for posting. Unfortunately, there is no way to attach a file here. Once we've created a link to access our Radiation Test, Metal Test, and Organic Certification, we'll once again post them here. But please do email ashley@kissmeorganics.com if you have further concerns. Best, Ashley Evans KissMeOrganics
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As of dec 2015 they claim on there website under questions that all products are tested and free of heavy metals,chemicals pestisides.They take great care in who there growers are.....Thats good enough for me!
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I don't know where they are grown but for what it's worth the doctor says my x rays and seeing me do not match. He I don't know what your doing but what ever it is keep it up and that was just today 2/5/14 Irene
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I'm not sure. I don't have the product in hands to check. But I guess is Vietnam.
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I don't know where they were grown, but they were fine. I have however, had good luck with food and other products from China.
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We have checked it out and find that it is not GMO derived. I can not right now refer you to any official information, but I recall checking when we started buying and were satisfied that it's good stuff.
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I can't find any information regarding where any of the grains are grown on my package.
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We've started Kiss Me Organics back in mid 2011, and Japan's nuclear disaster happened in March 2011. Nuclear concern was quite "hot" then and we never wanted to take risk, that's why after so many research made, the closest-to-best we found was from China. And now that the nuclear issue had been addressed (thanks to the efficiency of the Japanese people), we decided to scour for the best possible source in Japan, the home of Matcha green tea. And we found it in the province of Shizuoka. All necessary tests are being done annually to ensure safety and meet the standards of USDA. I hope this helps answer your question. Should you have further inquiries, you may send an email to ashley@kissmeorganics.com. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. Have a positive and fabulous day! Best, Ashley Evans KissMeOrganics
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I was wondering the same thing, and I read a lot of articles online that stated that the uji region wasn't affected by it, but who knows for sure, that could all not be true, also on youtube I found this video where some guy tested it for radiation and it had radiation in it. so idk....... china theres lead, japan radiation, hard to find a good matcha elsewhere.
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No, I messaged them and asked, it comes from China. Some Islands supposedly clean waters...however all my research shows do not buy Chlorella from China. I'm going with Yaeyama Source Naturals. Only a few dollars more but Japan has higher standards for testing. Also opposite side of Japan than radiation. The radiation headed towards California.
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Since the nuclear plant had and explosion, I wouldn't feel comfortable taking any product that is naturally harvested in that area. Don't take a chance. If i see California Prop 65, I don't buy it. There is a reason for the warning.
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Yes. The factory is located near Moscow. Has "Made in Russia" mark. Developed and manufactured with the best modern technologies taking into the consideration the experience from Chernobyl and Fukushima events.
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Did you know that less than .10% of ALL "organic" products that come into the US are actually tested???? We are Certified Organic growers in the US and have researched this and spoken with many who deal with "outside" organic products. BUY made in the US!! :o)
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Morning, Our warehouse is located in San Diego. All our seeds are grown in either Mexico, Nicaragua or Boliva and while they are not certified organic, we have a strict commitment to zero pesticides, chemicals or irradiated cleaning processes. If you visit our website, www.chosenfoods.com, you will get a good understanding of the commitment we have to quality and purity. We lab test many, many other brands of chia seeds - including "organic". Often, those labeled organic have higher concentrations of pesticides and chemicals then those with out the label. Hope this helps!
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I'm not an expert, but I believe this could detect certain kinds of radiation in food, but not others. So there's no guarantee that the food is safe just because this didn't detect anything. I think food has to be sent to a lab for the more proper testing. Still, I went ahead and tested a lot of food and didn't find any problems.
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I also take Chlorella and was considering it for my dog. However, since my brand, and this one, is made in Japan, I am now very leery of using any products from Japan. We all know about the radiation fall out and the fact that they have not yet seemed to have truly contained such. Never mind that people think it is contained to the ocean- we are talking hundreds/thousands of tons dumped non-stop....and there is always a trickle down effect to an event like this. While the Ocean( sea life & sea food) is one problem to be concerned over, various areas in Japan are contaminated from what tragically happened and will remain so, past our lifetime. China puts out products( for our companies who stupidly outsource to them)of inferior quality because they disregard the company standards they are given. I am sad to say to say that with Japan I have a choice;but with hardly anything made in American anymore- with China- we don't have much choice in our buying decisions on way too many things.
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US. It says USDA certified....it can only be grown in US with that certification, probably California