FDA OKs zapping greens for safety

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• Lettuce, spinach can now be irradiated to kill E.coli, other germs
  
• FDA: Nutrient value, texture of raw greens not compromised
  
• Meat has been approved for irradiation for years
  
• E. coli is fairly sensitive to radiation, but salmonella can require more energy
  
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