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.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07081
Notes:
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, cited reference, The results of a study that examined consumer willingness to buy irradiated food products are presented. Benefits and risks of food irradiation, economics feasibility, and consumer attitudes are described.
Dickrell, Peter A. (author) and McCracken, Vicki A. (author)
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C07076
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection; Highlights and Table of Contents, Pullman, WA : IMPACT Center, College of Agricultural and Home Economics, Washington State University, [1987]. Information Series no. 14. 43 p., U.S. consumers' past acceptance of food technologies (microwaves, artificial sweeteners, etc.) and their current decision-making process were examined in this study in order to assess potential acceptance and usage of irradiation foods. Benefits of food irradiation are explained.
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.
