By:Steve Theil, Nick Zinni, Kiarra Keller, Shyla Woodworth Food irradiation By:Steve Theil, Nick Zinni, Kiarra Keller, Shyla Woodworth

Why Irradiate food? Prevention of Foodborne illness Preservation Control of insects Delay of Sprouting Sterilization

How is food Irradiation Gamma Rays X Ray which are produced by reflecting a high energy stream. Electron beam

Foods that have been approved for irradiation. lettuce Scallops pork mussels-oysters,clams fruits spinach

Cons Takes essential nutrients out of food that people need. costs consumers more at the store to buy these foods. irradiation uses radioactive materials such as cesium-137 and cobalt-60 which can cause injury or even death to workers at irradiation plants. the more irradiated foods that are made the more plants that will be built and the more likelihood of a serious accident in transport, operation, and disposal of nuclear materials food irradiation plants have already contaminated the environment

Pros Protect food from viruses Makes food last longer and not spoil provides nutrients

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