food related question - final

["Thatcher, Drew" <dht0303@hub.doh.wa.gov>]

It appears that my initial question regarding the viability of replacing 
a strain of bacteria within a herbivore with another strain has been 
answered.  It is possible.  The limitations of such a transfer (as was 
pointed out in several emails) have yet to be determined and are 
evidently the subject of further study by the researcher.

I agree with the general concensus that food irradiation still offers it 
advantages.  My intent in the intiial question was to ensure that my 
response to her statements were accurate.  Thanks to all who provided 
coherent resopnses.

Sincerely,
Andrew H. Thatcher, MSHP, CHP
Washington Department of Health
360-586-8715 voice
360-753-1496 fax
dht0303@hub.doh.wa.gov