I Love Me Some Irradiated Food

"..The FDA is planning on relaxing its labeling of irradiated food.

..I haven't been able to find anything yet about how this might affect organic food. I am assuming that organic food will still not be allowed to be irradiated, but since organic food can be pasteurized, I fear this looser labeling may create a loophole for interested companies. I guess the best we can do is buy from companies that state outright that they do not use irradiation."

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"Food irradiation uses high-energy gamma rays, electron beams, or X-rays to break apart bacteria and insects that can hide in meat, grains, and other foods. Instead of addressing the unsanitary conditions of factory farms that cause many food-borne illnesses, the food industry sees this technology as a quick fix for the negative consequences of industrial livestock production. Moreover, the influence of the food industry on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has led to the legalization of several irradiated food items, including spices, produce, and meats."

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