Fw: (Radfood-list) Stop the expansion of approved irradiatedfoods!

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Subject: (Radfood-list) Stop the expansion of approved irradiatedfoods!

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> ACTION ALERT: STOP THE EXPANSION OF APPROVED IRRADIATED FOODS IN

> EUROPE!

>

> The European Parliament is at a pivotal point in deciding the future of

> food irradiation. Next week they will vote whether or not to increase

> the types of foods that can be legally irradiated in Europe. We need to

> tell them NOT to expand their list of approved foods for irradiation!

>

> Currently, all but five European Union countries only permit the

> irradiation of spices, herbs and vegetable seasonings. The United

> Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, France and Belgium allow the

> irradiation of more food categories, but do not pursue the process. The

> United States has approved the irradiation of 10 different categories of

> food, including beef, chicken and fruits and vegetables, so American

> irradiation companies are pressuring the European government to expand

> their list. Since the EU and the US are the two leading powers of the

> world, it is now up to the European Union to prevent the global use and

> consumption of irradiated foods.

>

> On December 17th, the entire European Parliament will decide which

> foods to permit for irradiation throughout Europe. Depending on the

> outcome of the vote, food irradiation will sweep through Europe or be

> stopped in its tracks!

>

> ACT NOW!

> Send an e-mail to key Members of the European Parliament by clicking on

> the link below.

> Tell them not to expand the list of approved irradiated foods!

> http://action.citizen.org/pc/issues/alert/?alertid=1079601

>

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