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Should GMO companies be held liable when your gut starts producing pesticides?
2015-08-30 11:21:06| Chemicals - Topix.net
On Monsanto's website , this multinational seed conglomerate makes the claim that Bt toxin engineered into its genetically-modified corn and cotton crops is "naturally occurring" and poses no threat to "humans, other mammals, birds, fish or beneficial insects." But a closer look at the science reveals that Bt toxin can survive and replicate in the human gut following ingestion, which begs the question: Should Monsanto and other purveyors of GM crops bearing this transgenic trait be held responsible for potential health damage caused by this patented pesticide? Contrary to industry claims, horizontal gene transfer and DNA absorption of GM crops bearing the artificially engineered Bt trait can and does occur.
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Consumers Do Not View GMO Labels as Negative 'Warnings'
2015-08-03 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Labelling food containing GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) would not act as 'warning' labels and scare consumers away from purchasing these products, according to a new study from the University of Vermont.
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House Passes Bill Banning State GMO Labeling Laws
2015-07-28 17:44:00| Food Processing
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to ban state laws forcing food companies to label products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
House approves voluntary GMO Labeling Bill
2015-07-27 13:57:00| National Hog Farmer
By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, D.C. The House of Representatives by a vote of 275-150 passed approved H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, which would create a system for food companies to apply to USDA for a non-GMO food label. read more
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U.S. House Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
2015-07-25 17:42:35| Biotech - Topix.net
Today the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 passed the House, in a vote of 275 to 150 . Still a hot-button issue , opposition to the Act is emotionally charged, with those opposed to the bill calling it the "DARK" Act .
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