FDA Okays Irradiating Spinach, Lettuce To Kill Germs

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LAURAN NEERGAARD

Published: Aug 21, 2008, 10:14 PM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:38 PM ET

WASHINGTON — Consumers worried about salad safety may soon be able to buy fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce zapped with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and a few other germs.

FDA Okays Irradiating Spinach, Lettuce To Kill Germs

FDA Okays Irradiating Spinach, Lettuce To Kill Germs

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