Irradiation of Raw Poultry

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
Price
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Overview

This publication answers common questions about food irradiation and how it can prevent food-borne illnesses.

Irradiation exposes food to invisible, very high-energy, light waves. This process destroys bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. This publication answers common questions about food irradiation.

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