Government of Canada announces proposal to permit the irradiation of ground beef to enhance food safety

Today Health Canada announced the launch of a consultation on a proposal that would allow irradiation of fresh and frozen ground beef to enhance food safety. After a thorough safety review, Health Canada has determined that ground beef treated with irradiation is safe to eat and retains its nutritional value, taste, texture and appearance.
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - Category: American Health Authors: Source Type: news