Is it safe to consume irradiated food?
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other leading health organizations, food irradiation is a safe and effective technology used to enhance food safety and extend shelf-life. This process exposes food to controlled levels of ionizing radiation to kill disease-causing microorganisms, ultimately making it safe to consume irradiated food.