On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:33:27 +0000 (UTC),it is alleged that Dave
spake thusly in uk.d-i-y:

Wasn't this found to be detrimental to humans many years ago?
Quite how it would affect us second hand, I have no idea.

The CDC site on the subject is very clear on the fact that no neutron
exposure is involved, thus the food itself cannot become radioactive.

If the source is contained such that no contamination can occur, it in
theory can't. [and in practise it has been proved thus]
It has been found that some vitamins are affected, but not
significantly.

I don't know what type of radiation is being used.

Hard gamma, I believe, there is some experimentation with x-rays and
electron beams

Typical! Would you stand for local nuclear radiation? It might be used
to stop men from fathering any new children.
I believe that would actually require the men to go through the
irradiation chamber. A process they're likely to notice and thus
resist:-)

Try buying fresh, local organic foods (if they exist there) and you will
change your mind.

Me, I like organic, but if it were proven to be bacteria laden,(as has
not happened) I'd change that opinion :-)

Not as dangerous as the loonies that accept change that the chem-co's
want to impose on our foods. GM crops are not natural and the US will
never change the UK mind.

Hmm, "UK mind"... we're not the borg:-) (despite Tony's best efforts)

I believe from reading other posts in this thread that irradiation is
probably unnecessary in the UK, but the public reaction is the typical

"ooh it had that [radiation|genetic] word in it, so it must be bad,
pass me some more government control"

Rejecting irradiation and GM crops for scientific reasons of 'being
unnecessary' is fine with me, but "I don't like the concept" strikes
me as being rather short sighted.

*Note: The opinions contained are merely my own and do NOT purport to
reflect truth, enlightenment, the way forward, the BBC's schedule, or
an endorsement of any product or service, nor are they hostile :-)



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