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Could food irradiation lead to cancer?
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No: Food irradiation will destroy things that can lead to food spoilage so it will survive longer. Some think irradiation might inactivate some of the nutritional qualities of food. There is no evidence that it will cause cancer or any other illness.
Answered 2/14/2014
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