Title

The Benign Hamburger

Authors

Graham F. Peaslee, Hope CollegeFollow
Juliette Lantz, Drew University
Mary Walczak, St. Olaf College

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-21-1999

Abstract

In this dilemma case study, the executives of a popular restaurant chain must decide whether to use irradiated meat, in this case, beef, to protect its customers from the bacteria, E. coli. Students learn about food irradiation and discuss issues related to food safety and the public’s acceptance of new food technologies. As developed, the case could be used in a variety of introductory science courses in chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, and agricultural science.

Recommended Citation

Repository citation: Peaslee, Graham F.; Lantz, Juliette; and Walczak, Mary, "The Benign Hamburger" (1999). Faculty Publications. Paper 1205.
https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/faculty_publications/1205

June 21, 1999.