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The article discusses that Chhattisgarh government signed two Memorandums of Understanding for the installation of a food irradiator plant.

The article discusses issues related to the contamination of packaged spinach in the United States in September 2006. 0157:H7, a strain of Escherichia Coli, is responsible for this outbreak of food poisoning. It is expected that a food-irradiation technology would be developed to fix the problem in future rather than addressing the root cause of the problem.

The article discusses testing of radiation level in food and beverages which are meant for export and public consumption by Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER) at Mangalore University.

Reports on the construction a food irradiation service center in Fort Worth, Texas. Initiative against food borne pathogens; Benefits of food irradiation; Budget allocated to the project.

The article presents the author's views on concerns regarding irradiation of food to kill bacteria, which can cause 80 percent loss of vitamins, according to the Organic Consumers Association.

The article focuses on the use of irradiation technology in preventing food contamination, a process which could have prevented the Escherichia coli outbreak in Germany if the European Commission allowed it in 2000.

This article reports on the decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2008 to allow food companies to irradiate fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce to kill germs and extend shelf life. Many companies may not rush to adopt the technology because of consumer resistance. The FDA said that irradiation at the right doses is not toxic and will not significantly change the nutritional value of the vegetables.

The article reports on the efforts of David Corbin, CEO of Sadex Corp., to prove that the use of irradation for prepackaged foods do not cause the bacteria Escherichia coli. His effort is due to the decision of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prohibit bacteria-killing technique on processed foods. He argued that the irradiation of bagged salads is being allowed for seven years. To prove his point, Corbin ate spinach in front of the media.

Reports that food irradiation systems maker SureBeam Corp. plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and cease operations after failing to reach a restructuring agreement with its senior secured lender.

Emphasizes the benefits of food irradiation to improve food safety and prevent food borne diseases.

Reports on food irradiation and public opinion. Perception equating the word 'irradiation' with dangerous nuclear radiation; Approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration; Details on the process of food irradiation; SureBeam, a company involved in food irradiation.

Focuses on food poisoning and the illness it has caused to people in the United States. Safeness of the food supply in the US; Ways of destroying disease-causing microorganisms; Discussion on irradiation of food.

Discusses the availability throughout the United States of beef that has been irradiated to kill potential bacteria. Retailers' nervousness about telling consumers that the meat was irradiated; The low-key marketing by Omaha Steaks, a mail-order beef company, of its irradiated meat products; Details of the Food Irradiation 2001 conference in Washington, D.C. in February 2001.

Focuses on the electron-beam technology utilized by Titan Corp. for food irradiation. Revenue of the United States food-irradiation market; Comments from Titan Chief Executive Gene W. Ray; Success of the Titan's SureBeam electron accelerator; Description of the accelerator.

Focuses on the approval of the United States (US) Department of Agriculture to use radiation in sterilizing meat products. Information on US President Bill Clinton administration's effort to help the troubled cattle and hog industries; Opposition of some consumers groups on the use of radiation; Statement issued by Janet Riley, spokesperson for the American Meat Institute.

Reports on the campaign of the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and other self-styled consumer groups against irradiation of food. Publicized reports warning of the dangers of Chinese food, Italian food and popcorn; Genetic engineering in food production; Food technologies.

Reports on the safety and effectiveness of food irradiation to reduce contamination to very low levels. Ill-founded fears of food irradiation; Therapeutic applications of radiation in the field of medicine.

The article focuses on the Quebec government's announcement of a $4.2-million grant for the construction and operation of a food-irradiation research center at the University of Quebec's Armand Frappier Institute in Montreal. A multimillion fund will be contributed by the federally owned Atomic Energy of Canada, Ltd. in relation to the need for the building to house the center's irradiation equipment.

The article reports on the decision of the Syracuse University in New York to ban irradiated foods from being served on its campus. The policy stated that the university's dining services will not serve or resell any food, food products, ingredient, seasoning or spice that has been treated with radiation or exposed to it.