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Action Alert! Tell your supermarkets to keep irradiated foods off their shelves!

Due to the demise of the irradiation company Sunbeam, as well as low sales, a number of grocery chains have stopped selling irradiated beef. While we try to keep this chart as up-to-date as possible, some grocery stores could have started or stopped selling irradiated meat without our knowledge. If you see irradiated products in a grocery store not listed, let us know! Please provide us with the grocery store name, location, and product name that you saw. Also, contact us if you find out that a grocery store chain has stopped carrying irradiated meat at all their locations. Please email ahill@citizen.org or call 202-454-5185. Thank you for your help!

Who's Selling Irradiated Food in Your Area?

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Find out what supermarkets in your state had carried irradiated meat by clicking on your state name. Then, fax your local supermarkets for free by clicking on the store name in the chart.

Alabama * Arizona * California * Colorado * Connecticut   
Florida * Georgia * Hawaii * Illinois * Indiana * Iowa * KansasKentucky * Louisiana * Maine * Maryland * Massachusetts * Michigan
 Minnesota * Mississippi * Missouri * Nebraska * Nevada * New Hampshire 
New Jersey * New York  North Carolina * North Dakota * Ohio * Pennsylvania 
Rhode Island * South Carolina * South Dakota * Tennessee * Utah 
Vermont * Virginia * West Virginia * Wisconsin * Wyoming 
Carribean * Mail Order

YOU CAN WRITE YOUR OWN LETTER

If you would rather write a letter than send a fax, use the contact information for your supermarket in the chart below. Then, use the sample letter provided for talking points.

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Alabama Contact Address Phone
Publix Super Markets Charles Jenkins, Jr, CEO 1936 George Jenkins Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 863-688-1188 x.5285
       
Arizona Contact Address Phone
Albertsons, Inc. Lawrence Johnston, President/CEO 260 Park Center Rd., Boise, ID 83706 888-746-7252
       
California Contact Address Phone
Albertsons, Inc. Lawrence Johnston, President/CEO 260 Park Center Rd., Boise, ID 83706 888-746-7252
Colorado Contact Address Phone
Avanza Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Sun Mart Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 952-832-0534
       
Connecticut Contact Address Phone
The Food Emporium Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Shaw's/Star Supermarkets Paul Gannon, President PO Box 600, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 888-431-7429
Super Foodmart Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
       
Florida Contact Address Phone
Harris Teeter Fred J. Morgenthall II, President 701 Crestdale Dr., Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-3100
Publix Super Markets Charles H. Jenkins, Jr., CEO 1936 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 863-688-1188, x 5285
       
Georgia Contact Address Phone
Golden Gallon Dean Cohagan, CEO 800 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211 205-940-9400
Harris Teeter Fred J. Morgenthall II, President 701 Crestdale Dr., Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-3100
Publix Super Markets Charles Jenkins, Jr., CEO 1936 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 863-688-1188 x. 5285
       
Hawaii Contact Address Phone
Cost-U-Less Stores J. Jeffrey Meder, President/CEO 8160 304th Ave. SE, Bldg. 3, Ste. A, Preston, WA 98050 425-222-5022
       
Illinois Contact Address Phone
Cub Foods Michael Wright, President/CEO 11840 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-828-4000
Dominick's Tim Haven, President PO Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566 877-723-3929
EconoFoods Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TC 73126 405-840-7200
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 44501
800-643-1948
       
Indiana Contact Address Phone
LoBill Food Stores Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
Marsh Supermarkets Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
O'Malia Food Markets Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
Savin*$ Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
Village Pantry Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
       
Iowa Contact Address Phone
Cub Foods Michael Wright, President/CEO 11840 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-828-4000
EconoFoods Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
       
Kansas Contact Address Phone
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
Sun Mart Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Kentucky Contact Address Phone
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
       
Louisiana Contact Address Phone
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Sav-A-Center Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
       
Maine Contact Address Phone
Shaw's/Star Supermarket Paul Gannon, President PO Box 600, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 888-431-7429
       
Maryland Contact Address Phone
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Shoppers Food Warehouse Jeffrey Noodle, President/CEO PO Box 990, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-828-4000
       
Massachusetts Contact Address Phone
Shaw's/Star Supermarket Paul Gannon, President PO Box 600, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 888-431-7429
Super Foodmart Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
       
Michigan Contact Address Phone
Farmer Jack Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Fresh Brands, Inc. Elwood Winn, President 2215 Union Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 920-457-4433
Dick's Supermarket Elwood Winn, President 2215 Union Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 920-457-4433
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
       
Minnesota Contact Address Phone
Buy-N-Save Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 952-832-0534
Cash Wise Food & Drug Chris Coburn, President/CEO 1445 E. Highway 23, St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-252-4222
Coborn's Chris Coburn 1445 East Highway 23
St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-252-4222
EconoFoods Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Festival Foods / Knowlan's Marie Aarthun, Owner/CEO 2218 Bunker Land, Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
763-755-1415
Fleming Co. Mark Hansen, President/CEO 8000 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, MN 55343 952-945-2900
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Kowalski's Markets Jim Kowalski, CEO 8505 Valley Creek Rd., St. Paul, MN 55125 651-578-8800
Lunds/Byerlys Tres Lund 4100 W. 50th. St. #2100, Edina, MN 55424 952-915-2678
Rainbow Foods Mark Hansen, President/CEO 8000 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, MN 55343 952-945-2900
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
Sun Mart Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 952-832-0534
SuperValu/Cub Foods Michael Wright, President/CEO 11840 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-828-4000
       
Mississippi Contact Address Phone
Sav-A-Center Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
       
Missouri Contact Address Phone
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
       
Nebraska Contact Address Phone
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
Sun Mart Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
       
Nevada Contact Address Phone
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
       
New Hampshire Contact Address Phone
Shaw's/Star Supermarket Paul Gannon, President PO Box 600, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 888-431-7429
       
New Jersey Contact Address Phone
A&P Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
The Food Emporium Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Super Foodmart Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Wegmans Food Markets Robert Wegman, President/CEO PO Box 30844
Rochester, NY 14603
800-WEGMANS, x4760
       
New York Contact Address Phone
A&P Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
D'Agostino Supermarkets Nicholas D'Agostino, Jr., CEO/Chairman 1385 Boston Post Rd., Larchmont, NY 10538 914-833-4000
Food Basics Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
The Food Emporium Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Super Foodmart Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Waldbaum's Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Wegmans Food Markets Robert Wegman, President/CEO PO Box 30844
Rochester, NY 14603
800-WEGMANS, x4760
       
North Carolina Contact Address Phone
Harris Teeter Fred J. Morgenthall II, President 701 Crestdale Dr., Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-3100
North Dakota Contact Address Phone
Cash Wise Food & Drug Chris Coburn, President/CEO 1445 E. Highway 23, St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-252-4222
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Sun Mart Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
       
Ohio Contact Address Phone
Cub Foods Michael Wright, President/CEO 11840 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-828-4000
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
LoBill Food Stores Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
Marsh Supermarkets Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
O'Malia Food Markets Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
Savin*$ Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
Village Pantry Don Marsh, President/CEO 9800 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-594-2100
       
Pennsylvania Contact Address Phone
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
King's Supermarkets Norman Rich, President 1000 S. Second St., Sunbury, PA 17801 570-286-4571
Save-A-Lot Norman Rich, President 1000 S. Second St., Sunbury, PA 17801 570-286-4571
Scott's Lo Cost Norman Rich, President 1000 S. Second St., Sunbury, PA 17801 570-286-4571
Wegmans Food Markets Robert Wegman, President/CEO PO Box 30844
Rochester, NY 14603
800-WEGMANS, x4760
Rhode Island Contact Address Phone
Shaw's/Star Supermarkets Paul Gannon, President/CEO 750 Center St., W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 508-313-4000

 

South Carolina Contact Address Phone
Harris Teeter Fred J. Morgenthall II, President 701 Crestdale Dr., Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-3100
Publix Super Markets Charles Jenkins, Jr., CEO 1936 George Jenkins Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 863-688-1188 ext. 5235
       
South Dakota Contact Address Phone
Cash Wise Food & Drug Chris Coburn, President/CEO 1445 E. Highway 23, St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-252-4222
Coborn's Chris Corburn 1445 E. Highway 23, St. Cloud, MN 56304 320-252-4222
EconoFoods Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
       
Tennessee Contact Address Phone
Golden Gallon Dean Cohagan, CEO 800 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211 205-940-9400
Harris Teeter Fred J. Morgenthall II, President 701 Crestdale Dr., Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-3100
Publix Super Markets Charles Jenkins, Jr., CEO 1936 George Jenkins Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 863-688-1188, ext. 5285
       
Utah Contact Address Phone
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
       
Vermont Contact Address Phone
Shaw's/Star Supermarket Paul Gannon, President PO Box 600, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 888-431-7429
Super Foodmart Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
       
Virginia Contact Address Phone
Farm Fresh Ron Dennis, President/COO PO Box 2250, Virginia Beach, VA 23450 757-306-7006
Harris Teeter Fred J. Morgenthall II, President 701 Crestdale Dr., Matthews, NC 28105 704-844-3100
Shoppers Club Warehouse Jeffrey Noodle, President/CEO PO Box 990, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-828-4000
West Virginia Contact Address Phone
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
       
Wisconsin Contact Address Phone
Cub Foods Michael Wright, President/CEO 11840 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-828-4000
Dick's Supermarket Elwood Winn, President 2215 Union Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 920-457-4433
EconoFoods Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Farmer Jack Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Fresh Brands, Inc. Elwood Winn, President 2215 Union Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 920-457-4433
Hy-Vee Ron Pearson, President/CEO 5820 Weston Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-267-2800
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Kohl's Christian W.E Haub, President/CEO 2 Paragon Dr., Montvale, NJ 07645 201-573-9700
Speedway / SuperAmerica Gas Stations Ron Becker,
President
P.O. Box 1500
Springfield, OH 45501
800-643-1948
       
Wyoming Contact Address Phone
EconoFoods Ron Marshall, CEO PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440 952-832-0534
Jubilee Foods Peter Willmott, President/CEO 1945 Lakepoint Dr., Lewisville, TX 73126 405-840-7200
Caribbean Contact  Address  Phone 
Cost-U-Less Stores  J. Jeffrey Meder, President/CEO 8160 304th Ave. SE, Bldg. 3, Ste. A, Preston, WA 98050 425-222-5022
Mail Order / Home Deliver Contact Address Phone
Omaha Steaks Bruce & Todd Simon, Owners 10909 John Galt Blvd.
PO Box 3300
Omaha, NE 68103
800-228-9872
Schwan Food Company M. Lenny Pippin, President & CEO 115 West College Drive
Marshall, MN  56258
888-SCHWANS

***SAMPLE LETTER***

<Contact Name>
<Address>

Dear <Contact Name>,

I am writing to urge you to keep irradiated food off your store shelves.   It shows poor judgment to search for an alternative irradiated food supplier given the low consumer acceptance of irradiated beef and the failed promises by SureBeam (an irradiation company which is now bankrupt after low sales, sneaky accounting and almost 20 shareholder lawsuits).  How can you trust claims about food safety from such a dishonest source? 

Stocking irradiated beef was never a good decision.   Not only is it less nutritious, but unique chemicals are produced that have not been proven safe.  Research shows potential health risks of cancer growth and genetic damage (among others) from eating irradiated food.

Market research shows that consumers want fresh, wholesome, safe food that has been grown and processed in clean environments, not food treated with irradiation to cover up sanitation failures.   In June 2003, two major supermarket chains in New Jersey ceased carrying irradiated ground beef due to low sales.  A recent survey of 43 stores nationwide that had previously stocked irradiated ground beef, revealed that due to low sales,   many of them stopped carrying the meat well before SureBeam’s bankruptcy.

The remaining food irradiation companies use Cobalt 60 (a nuclear source).   Since the 1960s, dozens of mishaps have happened worldwide at these facilities including radioactive water being flushed into public sewers, equipment malfunctions, and worker injuries.  Additionally, the Cobalt 60 and the site itself could be utilized for their “dirty bomb” potential.  In the spring and summer of 2003, there was massive opposition within the community of Milford Square, PA, to the installation of an irradiation facility.  Over 400 angry residents of this tiny community raised concerns at a public meeting about the negative impact this facility would have on the community simply to process an unnecessary and undesired product.  On top of personal health reasons, I do not want to support a store that offers a product that will expose the communities surrounding Cobalt 60 facilities to these types of problems.

To offer this “choice” to consumers, your store puts the communities that house these facilities at risk of accidents and contamination, and puts your customers at risk of long-term health problems.   As a responsible company, you should provide truly positive choices for your customers, like organic, local, and grass-fed beef, and pressure your suppliers to adopt safe, sustainable production practices.


Sincerely,

<Your Name & Address>