Which of the Following Does Not Apply to Irradiating Foods

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not apply to irradiating foods?

• A) Eating irradiated food has been shown to cause cancer in humans.
• B) Irradiation lessens the need for pesticides and food additives.
• C) Irradiated food does not become radioactive in the process.
• D) Ionized radiation kills many microorganisms, like Salmonella, that cause food poisoning.
• E) None of these, all apply to irradiating foods

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