FDA Allows Irradiation Treatment for Crustaceans
The Food and Drug Administration is approving use of ionizing radiation for control of food-borne pathogens in crustaceans. Effective April 12, FDA will allow irradiation up to a maximum dose of 6 kiloGray to treat chilled or frozen raw, cooked, or partially cooked crustaceans, and dried crustaceans. The National Fisheries Institute had originally requested the change to FDA’s food additive regulations in 2001. Objections or requests for hearings are due May 14.
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(Federal Register 04/12/14)