To: Food and Drug Administration
Tell the FDA to label genetically engineered foods!
As a supporter of Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign, I want to know when I am eating genetically modified food. Most of the processed foods available in American grocery stores likely contain some genetically engineered ingredients. While the scientific debate about the benefits and risks of genetically modified crops will continue for a long time, I want to make informed choices for myself.
In September 2011, the Center for Food Safety submitted a legal petition to the federal Food and Drug Administration on behalf of Environmental Working Group and other organizations. It called for the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. We urge the FDA to grant this petition.
Why is this important?
Genetically engineered foods are appearing on supermarket shelves with increasing frequency. While the scientific debate about the benefits and risks of genetically engineered crops is vigorous and unlikely to reach a consensus anytime soon, you have a right to know what you are eating now.
Stand with EWG and the Just Label It campaign today and sign our petition to the FDA demanding that genetically engineered foods are labeled!