FDA expands irradiation to crustaceans; i.e. crab, shrimp, lobster, but requires radiation symbol
SEAFOOD.COM NEWS - April 15, 2014
The FDA announced last week it has approved irradiation treatments for crustaceans, i.e. shrimp, crab, lobster, to control pathogens and extend shelf life.
As part of their approval, the FDA requires that food so treated be labeled with the radura symbol, the international symbol for radiation. This is generally sufficient to frighten consumers out of their wits, so the process is not widely used in other foods where it has been approved, with the exception of spices.
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