Article: MDS Nordion, Food Technology Service, Inc. Applaud Use of Irradiation In Hawaii to Enhance Food Safety Efforts.

Announcement Shows Growing Consumer Acceptance

Of Food Irradiation Technology

MULBERRY, Fla., July 10 /PRNewswire/ --

MDS Nordion and FOOD TECHnology Service, Inc. (FTSI) today applauded the planned irradiation of Hawaiian fruits as an important development in the effort to give consumers more choices and enhance the safety of the nation's food supply.

"Momentum is building as more companies join in this effort," says FTSI's CEO, Pete Ellis. "Irradiation is a powerful tool in eliminating pests such as fruit flies, as well as harmful pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses. Whichever of the three irradiation technologies are used, the ...

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