About Irradiation
Fact Sheet
"Food Irradiation - What You Need to Know"
Video
“Using Nuclear Science in Food Irradiation” by the International Atomic Energy Agency
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Electron Beam Technology: A Platform for Safe, Fresh, and Chemical-Free Food
Dr. Suresh D. Pillai, Ph.D., and Sohini S. Bhatia
Food Safety Magazine, April/May 2018
Phytosanitary Irradiation: Technology and Efficacy
An overview of food irradiation
ECP for Shelf-Life Extension
A presentation by Dr. Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, Director and Professor, Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia
CDC Publication
Food Safety and Irradiation: Protecting the Public from Foodborne Infections
FDA: Consumer Health
Irradiation: A Safe Measure for Safer Iceberg Lettuce and Spinach
GMA Policy Paper
Food Irradiation: A Guide for Consumers, Policy Makers and the Media
“Our studies with a variety of fruit show that at the low doses needed for insect disinfestation, fruit sensory quality is maintained. In addition, shelf life is much better than that obtained by conventional treatments such as fumigation.”
Dr. Anuradha Prakash
Professor and Program Director,
Food Science
Chapman University