I applaud this long overdue decision to give our food processors another tool to protect the safety of our food supply. Many of the problems with meat safety are a result of bacteria that is not detected under the current inspection system.
Irradiation provides the missing link in the inspection system.
The FDA's decision will allow packers and food processors to voluntarily use this technique. At the same time, I do want remind consumers that food preparation is the ultimate step in ensuring that the food you eat is safe. Grassley is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and is the only working farmer in the United States Senate. This page was created and is maintained by the Office of Senator Chuck Grassley.