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 results of a regional survey of 371 people are discussed. The purpose of the survey was to examine the public's knowledge of and attitude towards food irradiation, and to assess the public's sources of information about food irradiation.
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James F. Evans Collection; Table of Contents and Introduction, [s.l.] : Wise Research Associates, Inc., 1984. Prepared for U.S. Department of Energy and national Pork Producers Council. 60 p., The findings of a feasibility study on food irradiation are summarized in this report. The purpose of the study was to assess consumer concerns about current food preservation methods, determine consumer awareness and their initial reaction to food irradiation, and discover the change in consumer attitudes after information was provided to them on food irradiation and its potential benefits.
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.
