Alice-in-FDA-Land: More Hypocrisy on GMO Labels

Sep 24, 2010Food

This week, in explaining its position that labels will not be required on genetically engineered (GMO) salmon, FDA says that they legally cannot require such labeling. The agency claims that they are bound by labeling laws, which call for a “material” change in the...

GMO Salmon and the Banality of Corruption at FDA

Sep 22, 2010Food

Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a meeting on its preliminary assessment that genetically engineered (GMO) salmon are safe to eat. A couple weeks prior, the agency released eleven years’ worth of data on the GMO fish, giving consumer and...

Truthiness and Fairness on GMO Labels at FDA

Sep 21, 2010Food

Today the FDA is meeting to discuss labeling of genetically engineered (GMO) salmon. Assuming that the agency makes the experimental fish the first GMO animal approved for human consumption, FDA’s proposal suggests that no labels will be required to let consumers know...

Something Stinky About Kellogg’s Serial Recalls

Jun 26, 2010Food

On Friday, world’s largest cereal producer Kellogg’s announced a recall of 28 million boxes of sugary Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, Corn Pops and Honey Smacks “due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.” (see the full recall...

Take Action Against GMO Food Contamination

May 17, 2010Food

It’s been a rough few weeks for those concerned about threats from genetically manipulated (GMO) foods. First, in a recess appointment, President Obama gave the role of chief agricultural trade negotiator to a long-time lobbyist for the GMO crop industry. Next, news...

Why the Enviropig is Full of Shit

Mar 16, 2010Food

The best friend a polluting factory hog farm ever knew is back in the news. The so-called “Enviropig” is a genetically manipulated (GMO) hog that a Canadian team has been trying to develop for more than a decade, in response to the pork industry’s need to evade...