[Milwaukee_Guy]

I have no problem with the irradiation of foods. Actually makes sense considering the recent spinach recall which proved the inability or willingness of the FDA or corporate farming to actually inspect produce.

IIRC,

- Saudi Arabia irradiates milk. Freshness dates go out to a couple of three months! Makes sense given the hot climate.

- Ever eat a military MRE? Quite the little secret that they are irradiated.

I would start by mandating irradiation of all imported produce to compensate for the third world hygiene encountered with imports.

BTW - You are very correct about hormesis. Nobody is ready for that reality however.

Don't presume I am a health food nut or an animal activist.

I'm PO'd about my sick cat and the $500.00 in vet bills I've acquired during the ongoing pet food scandal. My biggest concern is that this will soon become an issue in the human food chain.

[sweetiepiezer]

"My biggest concern is that this will soon become an issue in the human food chain."
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Right there with you. So frightening.