Safety of Irradiated Foods

• How it all began; radiation sources and process control; chemical effects of ionizing radiation; biological effects of ionizing radiation; indemnification of irradiated foods; radiological and toxicological safety of irradiated foods; microbiological safety of irradiated foods; nutritional adequacy of irradiated foods; evaluation of the wholesomeness of irradiated foods by expert groups and international agencies; potential and current applications of food irradiation; government regulation of irradiated foods; consumer attitudes; outlook. Appendices: codex general standard for irradiated foods (worldwide standard); recommended international code of practice for the operation of irradiation facilities used for the treatment of foods; list of codes of good irradiation practice and other documents issued by the international consultative group on food irradiation (ICGFI); glossary of terms and abbreviations.

"Praise for the First Edition. . . . . .a factual, multidisciplinary, balanced analysis of this controversial topic. . .undoubtedly the most comprehensive and authoritative reference work on food irradiation now available. "---Trends in Food Science & Technology". . .thorough, readable, and informative. . .gives a most valuable perceptive gained from nearly a quarter century of intense involvement. . . . . .highly recommend[ed]. "---Nature". . .a useful reference for both scientists and non-scientists who wish to have a balanced view of what is a controversial topic. . . . . .The value of the information presented is enhanced by the inclusion of well-presented tables and figures. . .these are self-explanatory and clearly referenced. "---International Journal of Food Science and Technology". . .an excellent discussion of the potential applications and the limits for the process. "---Journal of Food Quality