Are irradiated meat and poultry labeled?
Yes. FSIS requires that irradiated meat and poultry be properly labeled. And it’s easy to see which packages have been irradiated. The “radura” logo, as well as the phrase “treated by irradiation (or with radiation),” must be on the label of packages of product where the entire content was irradiated. If irradiated meat is used in a meat product such as pork sausage, the ingredient statement must list “irradiated pork” as an ingredient. FSIS makes sure that irradiated meat and poultry are sold with proper labeling. If a processor uses the word “irradiated” in the product name, it is not necessary for the processor to place the phrase “treated by irradiation (or with radiation)” on the label. The “radura” logo must, however, be on the label. More information on labeling irradiated meat and poultry products.
Yes. FSIS requires that irradiated meat and poultry be properly labeled. And it’s easy to see which packages have been irradiated. The “radura” logo, as well as the phrase “treated by irradiation (or with radiation),” must be on the label of packages of product where the entire content was irradiated. If irradiated meat is used in a meat product such as pork sausage, the ingredient statement must list “irradiated pork” as an ingredient. FSIS makes sure that irradiated meat and poultry are sold with proper labeling. If a processor uses the word “irradiated” in the product name, it is not necessary for the processor to place the phrase “treated by irradiation (or with radiation)” on the label. The “radura” logo must, however, be on the label. More information on labeling irradiated meat and poultry products.
