Research funded in part by the CDC has shown that food irradiation could reduce the number of foodborne outbreaks caused by pathogens. For the project, researchers looked at 2,153 foodborne outbreaks ...

With increasing concern about food safety, it's important to understand the value of new technology in preventing foodborne illness. Consumers can have confidence in the nation's food supply due to ...

The irradiation of gemstones in research reactors is a widespread practice, carried out to enhance their colour and increase their market value. The IAEA works with national regulators to ensure this ...

The irradiation facility at the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission (SAEC) continues to operate around the clock to support ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We've irradiated food to make it safer for over a century. That doesn't mean it's always a good thing, though. Authorities ...

Congratulations to Canada for approving the use of irradiation to help prevent contamination of ground beef from causing foodborne illness. The process has been approved in the US for a variety of ...

WASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association has published "Food Irradiation: A Guide for Consumers, Policy Makers and the Media," to better inform all stakeholders about the process. The ...

The Department of Agriculture yesterday lifted its prohibition on irradiated ground beef in the national school lunch program, giving local school districts the option of ordering meat decontaminated ...

TORONTO (Reuters) - Spinach, lettuce, sandwich meat -- the list of recalled foods continues to grow, and so does the debate on how to ensure the safety of what we eat. Last week, U.S. regulators ...

A review has provided evidence that participation in a regional program contributed to changes in policies and the uptake of food irradiation. The report evaluates the impacts of food safety programs ...

Farms and processors still must follow standard rules for cleanliness. WASHINGTON — Consumers worried about salad safety may soon be able to buy fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce zapped with just ...

How does cold-pasteurized hamburger sound to you? It's music to the ears of the food industry, which hopes that the current rules for labeling irradiated food will soon be changed to allow terms such ...