ARE IRRADIATED FOODS HARMFUL
Journal Article
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· Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication
OSTI ID:4217992
ABS>There is no evidence that there is any toxicity in irradiated foods for either man or animals. The Office of the Surgeon General stated that no ill effects on growth, reproduction, and longevity could be traced to irradiated food. Circulated stories suggest that irradiated foods fed to animals gave rise to (a) bleeding disorders, (b) blindness in rats, (c) heart defect or auricular rupture in mice, and (d) sterility or infertility in dogs. All four of these radiation effects are discussed herein. (B.O.G.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-005055
- OSTI ID:
- 4217992
- Journal Information:
- Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication, Journal Name: Nucleonics (U.S.) Ceased publication Vol. Vol: 18, No. 1; ISSN NUCLA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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