The National Academy of Sciences report on the Safety of Genetically Modified Foods paints a disturbing picture of how little we know about the effects of genetically engineering on food, according to Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports.
The NAS report indicates that substances that are toxic or cause allergies may be introduced through genetic engineering. However it states that %u201Cthere remain sizeable gaps in our ability to identify compositional changes that result %u2026.and to predict and assess unintended adverse effects on human health.%u201D
Michael Hansen, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate at Consumers Union, states, %u201CWe are particularly concerned that the NAS Committee recommends that if genetically engineered foods contain novel chemicals whose effects on health are unknown, that the food should be allowed on the market, and assessed through monitoring. In essence, it recommends using consumers as guinea pigs to assess the safety of the food.%u201D The NAS report states, %u201CGiven the possibility that food with unintended changes may enter the marketplace%u2026post-market surveillance of exposures and effects is needed.%u201D
Demand that Morningstar Farms stop using these potentially harmful ingredients!
We the undersigned, strongly urge you to discontinue use of the potentially harmful GMO ingredients in your products.
There has been no clear data showing that these products are safe, so your use of them seems to go against your Corporate Responsibility Report.
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