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Is it safe to eat irradiated food? Toxicological aspects.

Author(s) : DELINCEE H.

Type of excerpt: Other

Summary

Perception by consumers has been controversial and concerns have been expressed, particularly related to the safety of irradiated food. Therefore, the toxicological aspects of irradiated food are addressed in the paper. It should be recognized that food irradiation is perhaps the most thoroughly investigated food processing technology. According to the World Health Organization "irradiated food produced in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practice can be considered safe and nutritionally adequate".

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  • Original title: Is it safe to eat irradiated food? Toxicological aspects.
  • Record ID : 2001-0248
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Le traitement ionisant des aliments.
  • Publication date: 1997/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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