James F. Evans Collection, cited reference, Results of a survey on consumer acceptance of food irradiation are discussed. The roles social persuasion, positive information, and negative information play in consumer acceptance were examined.
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.
James F. Evans Collection, cited reference, Consumers have objected to FDA's ruling that irradiation is a safe and effective means to control major sources of foodborne diseases in poultry. Government agency views and consumer attitudes concerning irradiated food are discussed.
