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Taya2010 [7]
2 years ago
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1 answer:
Brrunno [24]2 years ago
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Answer:

The radiation destroys food-borne bacteria. Radiation is measured in units called rads. The FDA allows exposure of up to 100,000 rads for already approved foods. At this level, gamma rays penetrate the food and kill bacteria and other infectious organisms by preventing the organisms from dividing and growing

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