Abstract：
:Food irradiation is being promoted as a simple process that can be used to effectively and significantly reduce food-borne illnesses around the world. However, a thorough review of the literature reveals a paucity of adequate research conducted to specifically address health concerns that may directly result from the consumption of irradiated food. Consequently, there is considerable debate on the issue of health concerns from irradiated food among international agencies and between different nations. This report presents a critical review of scientific data and recommendations from different agencies and consumer groups. The objective of this review is to provide the scientific community and the general public with a balanced discussion on irradiated food from the viewpoint of an environmental or public health professional. As a result of this review, the authors conclude that current evidence does not exist to substantiate the support or unconditional endorsement of irradiation of food for consumption. In addition, consumers are entitled to their right of choice in the consumption of irradiated versus un-irradiated food. Different countries should further evaluate their local and global risks and benefits prior to developing and recommending national and international food irradiation policies.
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Int J Hyg Environ Healthauthors
Ashley BC,Birchfield PT,Chamberlain BV,Kotwal RS,McClellan SF,Moynihan S,Patni SB,Salmon SA,Au WWdoi
10.1078/1438-4639-00321keywords:
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2004-12-01 00:00:00pages
493-504issue
6eissn
1438-4639issn
1618-131Xpii
S1438-4639(05)70315-1journal_volume
207pub_type
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