Dangers of Food Irradiation
Green Diva Mom • Feb 19, 2010During irradiation food is exposed to high doses of radiation in the form of gamma rays, X-rays or electron beams. Irradiation can kill nearly all bacteria in food, both good and bad, but has no effect on the infectious agent that causes mad cow disease, or on viruses (1), such as those that cause hepatitis or foot and mouth disease. Foods currently approved for irradiation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration include meat and poultry, eggs, fruits and… Full Story »
