EXPOSURE OF FOODS AND FOODSTUFFS TO NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS (A SUMMARY OF RESULTS),

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Abstract:

Over 100 different foods frequently used in the American diet were exposed to the effects of an atomic explosion. In addition 19 elements known to occur in food were exposed as pure salts, dry and in aqueous solutions. Exposure stations represented a variety of storage conditions and ranged from 1050 to 15,000 ft. from Ground Zero. All foods and their containers became more or less radioactive when exposed within one-fourth mile of Ground Zero.

Author(s):
Laug, Edwin P.
Author Organization(s):
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON D C
Supplementary Note:
Supersedes report deated 14 Dec 56, AD-119 370. Z(Report on Operation Teapot, Nevada Test Site, Feb-May 55.)Z
Annotation:
Exposure of foods and foodstuffs to nuclear explosions (a summary of results).
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AEC-WT-1222
Monitor Series:
WT-1222
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*FOOD, NUCLEAR EXPLOSION DAMAGE), (*NUCLEAR EXPLOSION DAMAGE, FOOD), (*RADIATION EFFECTS, FOOD), CONTAINERS, PACKAGING, BLAST, MEAT, RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION
Keyword(s):
TEAPOT OPERATION
Report Date:
1956 May 01