Food irradiation: they shoot gamma rays, don't they? (Environmental Health) (Column)_ (Column)

Article Abstract:

The argument over the irradiation of food to prevent food poisoning remains unresolved, with some scientists endorsing the process and the public remaining mostly unconvinced. In the US, the food irradiation process is approved for poultry, pork, vegetables, wheat, fruits and vegetables. The nation's first food irradiation plant belongs to Vindicator in Plant City, FL, which packages poultry using gamma radiation. Key problem in the irradiation debate remains the public perception that irradiated food is unsafe, but this is balanced by the fear of becoming ill from food poisoning.

FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Health aspects, Column, Radiation preservation of food, Food irradiation

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Technology paves way for greener future

Article Abstract:

Bill Clinton and Al Gore's administration believes that environmentally sound technology would result in a better environment and economy. These technologieswould reduce pollution and energy usage aside from creating more jobs to develop and manufacture the new innovations. Safety and health improvements in the work environment are also predicted to result from environmentally sound technologies.

Economic aspects, Clinton, Bill, Environmental aspects, Technological innovations, Environmental policy, Gore, Albert, Jr., Green products

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