From: Elyse Furlong [efurlong@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 6:59 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: irradiation

Dear Sirs:
I am vehimently opposed to irradiation of foods, juices, meats, etc.  I hope that you will not allow this practice to become commonplace.  The farther we stray from natural foods (as God intended them for our bodies) the more risks that are unnecessarily being taken with our children, our parents, those undergoing medical treatment, and ourselves.  Please preserve the integrity of our food.  Irradiation and Genetic Engineering of foods is like lifting the lid off Pandora's box.  Once it's open, it's very difficult to shut!
Sincerely,
Elyse Furlong
5925 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140