GMO proponents claim that genetic engineering is “safe and beneficial,” and that it advances the agricultural industry. They also say that GMOs, or genetically “engineered” (GE) foods, help ensure the global food supply and sustainability. But is there any truth to these claims? I believe not. For years, I've stated the belief that GMOs pose one of the greatest threats to life on the planet. Genetic engineering is NOT the safe and beneficial technology that it is touted to be.
The FDA cleared the way for GE (Genetically Engineered) Atlantic salmon to be farmed for human consumption. Thanks to added language in the federal spending bill, the product will require special labeling so at least consumers will have the ability to identify the GE salmon in stores. However, it’s imperative ALL GE foods be labeled, which is currently still being denied.
The FDA is threatening the existence of our food supply. We have to start taking action now. I urge you to share this article with friends and family. If we act together, we can make a difference and put an end to the absurdity.
Thankfully, we have organizations like the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to fight back against these corporate giants. So please, fight for your right to know what’s in your food and help support the GMO labeling movement by making a donation today.
I have found very few organizations that are as effective and efficient as OCA. It's a public interest organization dedicated to promoting health justice and sustainability. A central focus of the OCA is building a healthy, equitable, and sustainable system of food production and consumption.
Here are useful resources to help you learn more about GMOs and what you can do to fight back:
Vermont's mandatory labeling law is scheduled to go into effect July 1. Now Monsanto is going with the only strategy it has left to block it — a Senate version of H.R.1599, also referred to as the DARK Act (Denying Americans the Right to Know). Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan) is introducing a bill that would preempt Vermont's GMO labeling law, and replace state mandatory labeling laws with a federal voluntary labeling plan.
Senate Democrats will likely try to amend this bill with unacceptable compromises, in order to ram it through the Senate before Vermont's law is set to take effect on July 1. It's imperative you take action now by contacting your senators. Ask them to reject Sen. Roberts' DARK Act and oppose any compromise that would block or delay Vermont's labeling law. It's critical that we flood Senators' phone lines — it's now or never for GMO labeling.
This week, help us fight for the right to know what's in our food. To benefit the GMO labeling efforts, we are matching donations up to $250,000 during GMO Awareness Week to Organic Consumers Association. Please make a donation to help OCA continue the fight for GMO labeling.
