Canadians have 10 days left if they wish to weigh in on the question of whether their government should allow ground beef to be irradiated to kill pathogens such as E. coli. It’s the second time this century that Health Canada has sought public comment on the topic. In 2002 a backlash of public opinion…
Health Canada may allow the sale of irradiated raw ground beef
Health Canada plans to suggest amendments to the country’s Food and Drug Regulations in June which would add ground beef to the list of foods permitted to undergo radiation treatment before being sold in Canada. 
The rationale behind changing the regulations is that irradiation of raw ground beef will prevent the spread of E. coli
The rationale behind changing the regulations is that irradiation of raw ground beef will prevent the spread of E. coli …