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Food irradiation makes use of high-energy Gamma rays, electron beams or X-ray that are a million times more powerful than standard medical X-ray. They all work to break apart the bacteria and insects that may hide in food. However, radiation can affect food in strange ways usually by creating unique radiolytic products that may include substances that cause gene mutations and chromosome aberrations in human cells or a variety of mutagens. Many mutagens have also been found to be carcinogens.

Research would also show that volatile toxic chemicals are formed by irradiation. These findings neutralize the presentation of irradiation as the primary solution to food-borne illnesses. The unknown consequences of irradiation form the basis for food labeling since truthful labeling empowers consumers to make informed choices for themselves and their families.