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Skriven 2008-04-24 23:25:00 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av DALE SHIPP
Ärende: Re: Campari Tomatoes
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-=> Quoting Dale Shipp to Jim Weller <=-

 DS> They also seem to have a longer shelf life than many other tomatoes.
 DS> We have wondered if they might have been irradiated?

Nope. Not mine anyway. From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency....

www.inspection.gc.ca

Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to a controlled
amount of energy called "ionizing radiation." There are three
different types of radiation allowed: Gamma rays, X-rays and
electron beam radiation.

Ionizing radiation can penetrate food, killing microorganisms
without raising the temperature of the food significantly. Food
irradiation is used to: prevent food poisoning by reducing the level
of harmful bacteria, such as E.coli O157:H7 in ground beef and
Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry; and parasites which cause
food-borne diseases; prevent spoilage by destroying bacteria, molds
and yeast which cause food to spoil, and control insect and parasite
infestation, and; increase shelf life by slowing the ripening or

(HEY, JOAN)

sprouting in fresh fruits and vegetables, thereby allowing for
longer shelf life. It is possible for irradiated food to become
contaminated after it has been treated. For this reason, proper
storage, handling and cooking are very important.

Extensive research and testing have demonstrated that irradiated
food is safe. Before foods are listed in the Food and Drug
Regulations as permitted to be irradiated or sold in Canada, Health
Canada reviews petitions for new applications of the irradiation
process to ensure its safety. The regulations also specify the
source, the energy level and the total absorbed dose for the
identified food.

Food processors may use irradiation for permitted applications.
Currently, onions, potatoes, wheat, flour, whole wheat flour, and
whole or ground spices and dehydrated seasonings are approved for
irradiation and sale in Canada.

(NOT TOMATOES)

Health Canada is proposing regulatory changes which would expand the
list of irradiated food permitted to be sold in Canada. The proposed
additions are: fresh and frozen ground beef, fresh and frozen
poultry, prepackaged fresh, frozen, prepared and dried shrimp and
prawns, and mangoes. Permitting irradiation on these foods will
assist the food industry in enhancing the safety and quality of
these products, while providing consumers with a product with a
longer durable life.

How can I tell if food has been irradiated?

Pre-packaged foods that have been wholly irradiated display the
international radiation symbol, along with a statement that the
product has been irradiated. Food that is not pre-packaged must have
a sign with this information displayed beside the food.

(UNLIKE THE USA!)
 

Cheers

YK Jim


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