The Georgia Spill: Irradiation SafetyHow deadly accidents led to safer food preservation.

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Rules Written in Blood

A series of fatal accidents at food irradiation and medical sterilization plants revealed major safety flaws. A 1988 Cesium-137 leak in Georgia exposed workers to near-lethal radiation, contaminating their homes and sparking public fear. These incidents forced regulators to create stricter rules for equipment, training, and safety procedures. The regulations governing the radiation symbol on your food were written in response to these tragic events.