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How does irradiation impact the food at my school? Am I able to answer questions from parents or administrators about this topic? Increase your knowledge using these resources.
Irradiation- Letter to School Superintendents
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Letter discusses the use of irradiated foods as an approved food safety technology for the National School Lunch Program.
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USDA: Questions and Answers on Irradiated Ground Beef
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Questions and answers about the use of irradiated foods by the National School Lunch Program.
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Websites Offering Information on Irradiation
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Variety of sources for schools to access for information and preparation to deal with the public about the use of irradiated food by the National School Lunch Program.
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Irradiation Resources
USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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A Focus on Food Irradiation
USDA. NAL. Food Safety Research Information Office.
Current research on food irradiation as a food safety technology that reduces spoilage and illness and complements proper food handling and storage.
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Food Irradiation FAQs
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Frequently asked questions about food irradiation.
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Irradiation
FDA. CFSAN. FoodSafety.gov.
Resource list of federal and state government web sites with information about food irradiation.
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Food Irradiation
Iowa State University Extension.
Document describes the food irradiation process and how it complements the need for proper food handling practices by producers, processors and consumers.
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Food Irradiation: A Safe Measure
Food and Drug Administration.
Consumer education brochure describes the food irradiation process.
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Last Modified: Jun 19, 2008  
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