Food Safety

• Feature

  U.S. Food Safety Policy Enters a New Era

  ERS research conducted over the past two decades provides a number of lessons that can help identify efficient and effective means of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010.
  December 01, 2011 | by Sandra Hoffmann

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• Feature

  Irradiation of Produce Imports: Small Inroads, Big Obstacles

  Irradiation is an alternative treatment for foodborne pests on imported fruit and vegetables, but it requires labeling and large investments in facilities and some consumers remain wary of the process.
  June 16, 2011 | by Peyton Ferrier

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