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Irradiated Spice
Irradiated Spice
Moderate concern
FDA-approved process for reducing pathogens in spices; food irradiation does not make food radioactive.
Found in
3 products
What it is
Spices treated with ionizing radiation (typically gamma rays or e-beam) to reduce microbial contamination.
Flavoring; irradiation reduces pathogen and spoilage organism load without significant nutritional change.
Why it's flagged
- consumer perception
- minor reductions in some heat-sensitive vitamins
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved for spices up to 30 kGy (21 CFR 179.26)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted for dried aromatic herbs, spices, and vegetable seasonings
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