Food irradiation
A) extends the shelf life of a food.
B) is currently approved only for red meat.
C) utilizes radioactive materials.
D) does not require special labeling.

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Food irradiation is a process of exposing food to ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, to kill bacteria or other pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses or spoilage. One of the benefits of food irradiation is that it can extend the shelf life of food by reducing the number of spoilage organisms. However, it does not utilize radioactive materials and does require special labeling. As of now, it is approved for use in a variety of foods, not limited to red meat.

Food Irradiation