Re: Food Irradiation

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

To Ted's question, I am not aware of any data that supports the 
contention made by the Pure Food Campaign. In the various 
debates and articles published, this allegation has never been 
addressed, raised or discussed ... specifically by the scientific 
community. On the contrary, the benefits have been lauded due to 
lower risk of various diseases that have been mitigated.

I wonder if the allegation being made is directed at animals eating 
irradiated foods, why no issue is being raised about humans eating 
irradiated foods? If there is the causal relationship for animals, why 
not for mankind? It appears the tactic is to increase public fears 
that they will be eating diseased animals riddled with cancers and 
heart disease. This is my opinion of course.

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Sandy Perle
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