Tag: Genetically Modified Organism
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Ben & Jerry’s Join Hundreds of Connecticut Residents in Testifying in Support of GE Food Labeling
FOOD DEMOCRACY NOW — Connecticut mothers and farmers were joined by expert witnesses from across the country, including top international scientists, leading national grassroots activists and co-founder of the famous Vermont ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s, who traveled to Hartford to testify in front of …
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Five Ways the FDA Has Failed Consumers on Genetically Engineered Foods
ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION — Who is the FDA really looking out for? Hard to believe it’s the U.S. consumer …
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GE Food Labeling Campaigns Gain Momentum Nationwide
FOOD & WATER WATCH — Perhaps the most critical action we can take right now towards creating and sustaining an honest food system is to label GE foods. Once these foods are labeled …
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Farmer vs. Monsanto Reaches U.S. Supreme Court
PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK — Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely to side with Monsanto Co. in its claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company’s patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer. The court is expected …
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FDA Extends Comment Period for GE Salmon
OBAMA FOODORAMA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced that it is extending the mandatory public comment period on the approval of genetically engineered (GE) salmon …