http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/irradiation082208.html
The foods affected by the final rule are
* loose, fresh iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach
* bagged iceberg lettuce and spinach
How Will I Know if My Fresh Iceberg Lettuce or Spinach Has Been Irradiated?
Irradiation of iceberg lettuce and spinach is voluntary on the part of food processors. FDA requires that foods that have been irradiated bear the "radura" logo along with the statement "Treated with radiation" or "Treated by irradiation."
Radura Logo...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radura
more reading...
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/fda-allows-nuked-spinach.php
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