RE: One last comment on Irradiation

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@ix.netcom.com>]

>In other words, although food irradiation has a lot of known
>advantages, RADIATION SAFETY  has to be considered always. The
>practice should be adopted if it is suitable and there is no other
>"non-radioactive" option available.


1.  Radiation safety has not been a concern at the 
food irradiation facilities I am familiar with. In fact, radiation 
exposure is minimal to those who operate the equipment.

2. There is no other reliable non-radioactive option that provides 
the same expected results.

3. When weighing the benefits and the consequences, I'll take the 
irradiated food, as a consumer or as an opertaor when compared to the 
risks that we currently face in processed foods.

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