Food

Food irradiation can prevent countless infections by destroying the pathogens that cause illness. Irradiation is not a panacea to the food industry, but its application can contribute considerably in the effort to eliminate food-borne illness.

With all the endorsements and support for the use of food irradiation technology, it is only a matter of time before more facilities will be built in response to the demand and ultimate need for this application.

Irradiation processing can offer several beneficial results when applied to food including:

Control & Elimination of Pathogens

The elimination of harmful food-borne pathogens such as E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria Monocytogenes from meat products that harbor them.

Disinfestation

Log reduction of bacteria in herbs & spices, control of insects and pests in fruits and grains.

Shelf Life Extension

The delay of ripening in fruits & vegetables, extension of shelf life of packaged products - meat, poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables & juices, inhibition of sprouting in tubers - potatoes, onions, garlic.

The emergence of irradiation processing as a quality assurance measure will have a profound impact on consumers. The impact of this technological breakthrough in the food industry is on par with the introduction of milk pasteurization early in the last century.

This technology could prove to be the single most important tool in the fight against food-borne illness. The application of these proven technologies enables food processing facilities to meet consumers' ever-increasing demand for high quality and safer food.

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