Microbial pathogens in raw pork, chicken, and beef: benefit estimates for control using irradiation
Various control procedures have been suggested for reducing foodborne infectious diseases. Receiving considerable attention is irradiation. This report estimates the medical and wage (or productivity) benefits associated with prevention of five human diseases transmitted by beef, pork, and chicken. (These diseases can also be transmitted by other vectors, such as eggs, milk, and pets. But these sources are not included in the analysis.) All of these foodborne infectious diseases - salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, trichinosis, tapeworm, and toxoplasmosis - could be significantly reduced by irradiating meat and poultry. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved irradiation of pork to prevent trichinosis (50FR 29658-59) and is considering approval of irradiation of chicken to kill Salmonella. 22 references.
- Research Organization:
- Dept. of Agriculture
- OSTI ID:
- 5239315
- Journal Information:
- Am. J. Agric. Econ.; (United States), Vol. 67:5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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