From the frying pan to the fire

Is irradiation a way to solve the food safety crisis? It may be tempting to look for the "silver bullet," but as one expert quoted in this story points out consumers don't want to eat irradiated filth. There is considerable skepticism about consumer acceptance, but if the technology can kill pathogens on fresh vegetables, it is bound to draw bigger interest in the years ahead. However, another take on the subject points out that if irradiation were to become standard operating procedure, it would tend to push out smaller growers.