Re: food irradiation

[Bill Pitchford <Bill.Pitchford@asu.edu>]

pros -	cost effectiveness as compared to pasteurization
	efficacy if adequately performed
	permanence

cons -	perception
	energy utilization or wastes
	potential for misuse

IAEA funded extensive studies with extensive written papers and conferences.
USDA has pamphlets.
ANS has info for irradiated food banquets.	

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