"Irradiation may zap food safety problems" in an article at:
http://cnn.com/HEALTH/9708/31/health.irradiation.reut/

The article claims some institutions are purchasing irradiated food and
that "Apollo 17 astronauts ate radiation-sterilized ham on the moon."

But there is also claims that it wrecks nutrients in the food, alters
taste and there are worker safety issues.

So, would irradiated beef actually be a wise NeanderThin choice?