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dmcintosh

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on: Aug 20, 2018
What is the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?

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What is food irradiation?


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

According to this act, it is illegal to produce or dispense foods that are contaminated with substances that cause illness in humans.

Answer to Question 2

A type of food processing which destroys bacteria, parasites, and viruses on foods but will not destroy PCBs, prions, toxins, or pesticides.


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