# Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1997-12-03 · Effective 1997-12-03 · 62 FR 64107
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-31740
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 64107
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 179
- **Publication date:** 1997-12-03
- **Effective date:** 1997-12-03
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 94F-0289
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of a source of radiation to treat refrigerated or frozen uncooked meat, meat byproducts, and certain meat food products to control foodborne pathogens and extend product shelf-life. This action is in response to a petition filed by Isomedix, Inc.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/12/03/97-31740/irradiation-in-the-production-processing-and-handling-of-food)
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