Re[3]: Irradiated milk to be available in Feb 2000 -Reply

[Rodney Bauman <rodney_bauman@wssrap-host.wssrap.com>]

Trying to repeal the "irradiated" label based solely on the fact that E-beams
are "non-nuclear" radiation IS deceiving -  and it's wrong.  And further stating
that the purpose of such an act is "to avoid confusion" is a fallacy.  This
approach will only increase public confusion.

Also, why is non-nuclear ionizing radiation so much safer than nuclear ionizing
radiation that it deserves clarification on the label?  As I seem to recall, a
rem of dose from electrons is equivalent to a rem of dose from beta radiation
(those "bad" nuclear electrons).

Rodney Bauman, CHP, RRPT
rodney_bauman@wssrap-host.wssrap.com

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