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Wholesomeness of irradiated food

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OSTI ID:4875191

The wholesomeness of irradiated foods was evaluated in mice, rats, dogs, and monkeys over a 2-year period, or 4 generations. Data are presented on the effects of a diet containing radiation-processed foods on growth, reproduction, hematology, histopathology, carcinogenicity, and life span. (86 references) (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Fitzsimons General Hospital, Denver. CO (United States); Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Sponsor not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-030792
OSTI ID:
4875191
Report Number(s):
CONF-27--1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English