Consumers must Pressure FDA to Label Genetically Modified Foods

Another distressing problem for allergy sufferers' concerns transfer of genes occurring between plants issuing from allergic proteins like peanuts or wheat surfacing in random foods such as sugar or soy. But a Monsanto representative assures critics seed storehouses use high-tech equipment to analyze the seed genome. On the other hand, when modifying a seed genome, it is not always a fail-safe method, and the outcomes not guaranteed. One example is the chance new allergens will be produced.

In spite of potential health dangers, GM products are on the rise. The FDA is rumored it will approve a short-growth cycle salmon, but by the same token it will not regulate it. It is up to informed consumers to pressure the FDA to label GM foods. Fifty countries have already done so, and a U.S. media poll shows 96% of 45,000-plus of those, who responded, want labeling. Eighteen states have bills in their legislatures awaiting passage.

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