Las Vegas NowFDA Approves Radiating Spinach, Lettuce to Kill Germs
The government will allow food producers to start zapping fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs.
This is a key safety move amid increasing outbreaks from raw produce.
The Food and Drug Administration determined that irradiation can kill food-poisoning germs and even lengthen the greens' shelf life without compromising the safety or nutrient value.
The new regulation goes into effect Friday.
