Does passing food through an x-ray machine harm the food?
Dr Ashok Khurana
Director, Genitourinary and Vascular Ultrasound,
The Ultrasound Lab,
New Delhi
Director, Genitourinary and Vascular Ultrasound,
The Ultrasound Lab,
New Delhi
Q: Does passing food through an x-ray machine for security check harm the food?
A:The voltage of X-rays used for security checks and the routine duration of exposure does not alter cooked food, raw food or standard food packaging materials such as paper, plastic or metal foil in any way.