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FDA Approves Irradiation of Spinach, Lettuce

Practice common in meat coming soon to produce aisle

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 21, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

(AP) – Consumers worried about salad safety may soon be able to buy fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce zapped with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and a few other germs. The Food and Drug Administration will issue a new regulation tomorrow allowing spinach- and lettuce-sellers... Read full story »

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FDA Approves Irradiation of Spinach, Lettuce

Practice common in meat coming soon to produce aisle

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