Safety evaluation of irradiated foods in China: A condensed report

Journal Article · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Biomedical and Environmental Sciences; (USA)

OSTI ID:5046308

Yin, D ^[1]

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1. Institute of Food Safety Control and Inspection, Beijing (China)

Eight trials, with 439 human volunteers who consumed irradiated foods including rice, potatoes, mushrooms, peanuts, and Chinese sausages, as well as diets composed of multiple irradiated foods (irradiated at dosages of 0.2 to 8 kGy) that accounted for 60-66% of the entire diet, were carried out for 2-3 months according to a unified protocol. No adverse effects on body weight, blood pressure, ECG, hematology, blood enzyme activities, serum lipids or blood or urine 17-hydroxycortisol contents and no chromosomal aberration of peripheral blood lymphocytes were found. It is especially worthwhile to note that there was no change in the polyploidy after consumption of irradiated diets. On the basis of these results and a comprehensive analysis of the physical and chemical characteristics of irradiated foods, temporary hygienic standards for irradiated rice, potatoes, onions, garlic, Chinese sausages, peanuts, and mushrooms were promulgated by the Chinese Ministry of Public Health.

• OSTI ID: 5046308
• Journal Information: Biomedical and Environmental Sciences; (USA), Vol. 2:1; ISSN 0895-3988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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