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REPORT OF FINDINGS ON RADIATION AND STERILIZATION OF FOODS FOR GEORGIA COASTAL PLAINS EXPERIMENT STATION AND UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, TIFTON, GEORGIA. Report Period: Ending March 15, 1961

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4843181
The effects of irradiated cabbage and bacon on dogs were studied. There was no evidence that the consumption of irradiated bacon or cabbage produced any histopathologic change that can be attributed to the specific food or level of irradiation. Lymphocytic thyroiditis was the most unusual findings. The condition was noted in both feeding programs and in all experimental diet groups including controls. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Armed Forces Inst. of Pathology, Washington, D.C.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-028895
OSTI ID:
4843181
Report Number(s):
NP-10525
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English