To: The Illinois State House and The Illinois State Senate
Label GMOs in Illinois!
I urge you to defend my ability to choose what I eat and feed my family by co-sponsoring SB 734, the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Bill.
Genetically engineered foods (also known as GMOs) increase pesticide use, threaten biodiversity and are possibly in the foods I eat and feed to my family. Whether or not these foods are deemed safe for human consumption, I deserve the information necessary to make my own decisions.
As my legislator, I need you to protect my interests and show support for the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Act, SB 734.
Genetically engineered foods (also known as GMOs) increase pesticide use, threaten biodiversity and are possibly in the foods I eat and feed to my family. Whether or not these foods are deemed safe for human consumption, I deserve the information necessary to make my own decisions.
As my legislator, I need you to protect my interests and show support for the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Act, SB 734.
Why is this important?
Genetically engineered foods, also known as GMOs, are popping up more and more, but because they're not labeled, we don't know where they are.
Farmers, processors, packagers and distributors are already segregating and labeling GMOs for international sale in the 64 countries that require labeling. I believe we should be offered the same information in Illinois.
Without labels for GMOs, we're not getting the full story on foods at my grocery store. Just as fat, calories, sodium, potential allergens like peanuts, and expiration dates appear on labels, so too should genetically engineered ingredients.
The Illinois Senate introduced the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Bill — SB734 — and we need to make sure there is a long list of supporting lawmakers. But just as quickly as we're securing support for labels, Monsanto is working to stack up opponents.
That's why we need you to speak up. If enough Illinoisans make enough noise, our representatives will have to listen.
Farmers, processors, packagers and distributors are already segregating and labeling GMOs for international sale in the 64 countries that require labeling. I believe we should be offered the same information in Illinois.
Without labels for GMOs, we're not getting the full story on foods at my grocery store. Just as fat, calories, sodium, potential allergens like peanuts, and expiration dates appear on labels, so too should genetically engineered ingredients.
The Illinois Senate introduced the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Bill — SB734 — and we need to make sure there is a long list of supporting lawmakers. But just as quickly as we're securing support for labels, Monsanto is working to stack up opponents.
That's why we need you to speak up. If enough Illinoisans make enough noise, our representatives will have to listen.