Perdue and all other top poultry companies reject irradiation. Vindicator, the country's first privately owned food irradiation facility, opens. Hawaii state government behind push to build irradiator on Big Island. Inc. action prompts Dole to issue a statement saying they do not use irradiation. Massive recall of E.coli- contaminated beef reignites push for irradiation.
Media latches onto pro-irradiation stance.
US passes law to reduce labeling requirements for irradiated foods, and gives FDA 60 days to approve beef irradiation. FDA approves beef irradiation in record time.