History of Use of Radiation
1895 - first work with ionizing radiation
1921 - first US patent for use of irradiation
1930’s - US Army commissions MIT to determine if irradiation preserves meat
1953 - US Army opens Natick Laboratory to be one of the “Atoms for Peace” technology
1965 - Office of Surgeon General concludes that foods irradiated (ឱkGy) are safe
1983 - FDA approved irradiation of Spices