Dec 6 NEWS SCAN: Irradiating hamburger, nuts; antibodies to 2 avian flu strains; flu vaccine receipt vs risk; malaria hearing Jul 11 NEWS SCAN: Unlabeled irradiation, cholera in Haiti, scarlet fever update, gonorrhea superbug Jan 29, 2010 Salmonella outbreak may spark interest in irradiated spices Sep 8, 2008 USDA eyes allowing irradiation of beef carcasses Aug 21, 2008 FDA approves irradiation of iceberg lettuce, spinach Apr 10, 2007 FDA may loosen labeling rules for irradiated foods Nov 29, 2004 Studies find irradiation suitable for cilantro, sprouts Sep 17, 2004 Schwarzenegger vetoes notice requirements for irradiated food in schools Jul 27, 2004 Knowledge of food irradiation lacking in commercial buyers, survey finds Apr 15, 2004 Firm qualifies to provide irradiated meat for schools Dec 5, 2003 Salmonella outbreak tied to mangoes treated to kill flies Dec 2, 2003 Firm recalls ground beef wrongly labeled as irradiated Aug 22, 2003 Irradiation proponents object to Consumer Reports article Jul 15, 2003 UN Commission adopts new standard for irradiated foods May 30, 2003 USDA to offer irradiated beef to schools next January May 29, 2003 Food irradiation education project in schools progresses despite snags Jan 16, 2003 Minnesota to test irradiation education program in school districts Dec 19, 2002 USDA continues taking comments on irradiated food in lunch program

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