title: Counterpoint on food irradiation.
abstract: Dr. Steele's extensive argument illustrates well one side of the food irradiation controversy. The proponents and opponents are involved in a heated debate. I am not opposed to the technology, but I am opposed to food irradiation as public policy until the proponents and the manufacturers are willing to answer some important questions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103, USA. louriado@umdnj.edu
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Louria
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005514:Food Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005516:Food Microbiology; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011640:Public Policy; D014815:Vitamins / Q000378:metabolism / Q000528:radiation effects*
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins