FDA Announces Final Rule Amending the Food Additive Regulations to Allow for the Irradiation of Fresh Iceberg Lettuce and Fresh Spinach
August 21st, 2008 · No Comments
The FDA announced a final rule today amending the food
additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ionizing radiation
for the control of foodborne pathogens and extension of shelf-life in
fresh iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach. FDA has determined that this use
will not adversely affect the safety of the food.
Tags: Applied Nutrition · Food Safety