Rockville, MD 20857 Dear Food and Drug Administration, Dockets Management Branch, I have read that the food processing industry wants to undermine the sensible and proper labeling standards for irradiated foods. The FDA should not discard these clear labels for a deceptive substitute promoted by the processing industry. Please don't change the current sensible label.
Informed choice is part of a free-market economy.
Some shoppers want to buy irradiated foods because they want foods with lower pathogen risks. Other shoppers may avoid irradiated foods because of changes in taste, smell, texture, or nutrition, or for other reasons. FDA should support consumer education and consumer choice by maintaining the current clear labels. Thank you for your attention to this matter.