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In this section: Food Safety During Emergencies

Radiation Safety in the Food Supply

The U.S. enjoys one of the world’s safest food supplies. FDA has systems in place to help assure that our food supply is wholesome, safe to eat, and produced under sanitary conditions. The following is additional information on FDA's response to radiation safety in the food supply.

FDA Response to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Facility Incident (2021)
U.S. Seafood Safe and Unaffected by Radiation Contamination from Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Incident; U.S. Monitoring Control Strategy Explained (2011)

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