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Does irradiation of food make it radioactive?

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Does irradiation of food make it radioactive?

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No. Radiation doses used are huge but they do not induce any residual radioactivity in the food. The purpose of food irradiation is to kill harmful organisms. This process is also used to sterilise surgical equipment.

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