In order to control bacterial infections and/or food poisoning, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved the use of nuclear energy to control pathogens and extend shelf life of refrigerated and frozen uncooked meat. Which nuclear energy application would be most useful for this situation?

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Corinne Fields

2 June, 15:28

In order to control bacterial infections and/or food poisoning, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved the use of nuclear energy to control pathogens and extend shelf life of refrigerated and frozen uncooked meat. Which nuclear energy application would be most useful for this situation?

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Jaliyah Branch · Answer 1

Food irradiation would be most useful to control pathogens and extend shelf life of refrigerated and frozen uncooked meat.

Mylee Clay · Answer 2

The answer is food irradiation. This involves the brief exposure of food to gamma rays or X-rays to kill pathogens that may contribute to food spoilage. This increases the shelf-life of the food. Gamma rays and X-rays emanate from nuclear decay of radioactive materials such as uranium ...