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1904
Ionizing radiation on bacteria
1895
Discovery of x-rays
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
1905
First U.S. patent
1896
Discovery of Radiation
Suggestion of using radiation on foods
Henri Becquerel
1943 - 1976
Expansion of foods
Potatoes
1940's -1950's
Continuing research
1958
Irradiation is considered a food additive
Grains
Fresh and Frozen Poultry
2018
Commonly used
1983-1999
Continued expansion
1999
Dose limitation not a health concern
1980
FAO, WHO, IAEA conclude that if below a certain amount, no health dangers
Spices
Isotopes used in Food Irradiation
Cobalt-60 and Cesium-137 are commonly used in food irradiation
Protons and Neutrons
Cobalt-60
Protons-27 Neutrons-33
Cesium-137
Protons-55
Neutrons-82
137
60
Cm
Co
55
27
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