Are you concerned about eating genetically engineered foods because of possible health risks?

Stop Monsanto from
Contaminating Our Food

Protect Organic Food From
Genetically Engineered Crops

February 3, 2010

Many people *are* concerned about eating genetically engineered foods because of possible health risks. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting closer to approving Monsanto's genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa, despite the fact that it's likely to contaminate other crops, including organic alfalfa. Almost all organic dairies are dependent upon organic alfalfa, and organic standards don't allow the use of GE crops. Tell the USDA to preserve organic and reject GE alfalfa.

The USDA has studied the possible contamination issues with this perennial crop. They admit there could be problems, but claim they don't know if the contamination of organic alfalfa would matter to consumers of organic food. This is ridiculous, since avoiding genetically engineered ingredients is one of the biggest reasons people seek out organic foods.

We need to tell the USDA loud and clear that consumers want foods that are free from genetic engineering. Tell the USDA that consumers do care, and they should reject genetically engineered alfalfa.

http://action.foodandwaterwatch.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=2027

Thanks for taking action,

Sarah, Alex, Noelle and the Food Team
Food & Water Watch
goodfood (at) fwwatch.org

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Protect Organic Food from Genetically Engineered Crops!

Tell the USDA to
reject Monsanto's GE Alfalfa.