Bruhn, Christine M. (author), Diaz-Knauf, Katherine V. (author), Schutz, Howard G. (author), and Department of Consumer Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1989-10
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 94 Document Number: C07279
James F. Evans Collection, Results of a survey conducted to determine consumer attitudes toward irradiated foods are presented. The survey examined the effects of label information, safety awareness and concern, FDA approval, and expectations of safety, quality and price on overall willingness to purchase irradiated foods.
James F. Evans Collection, The controversy between professionals, many of whom feel food irradiation is safe and has many benefits, and food irradiation opponents, some of whom have used misinformation and other tactics to discredit the process, is discussed.
