date:Dec 03, 2012
onal properties or increase the likelihood of certain bacteria thriving on meat; therefore FDA has determined that this is a safe application for the process.
As for a higher radiation dose for poultry, since absorbed doses of 4.5 kGy have already been proven safe when applied to other flesh foods including beef, lamb and shellfish, there is no reason for this dose not to be allowed in poultry.
The Agency determined in the 1997 rule permitting the irradiation of meat, meat byproducts and certa