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French report on bioengineered foods likely to affect Prop 37 debate
The most common Genetically Engineered crops are Corn, Soy, Canola, Sugar Beets, Cotton, Hawaiian Papaya, Alfalfa, and Squash (zucchini and yellow). However GMOs are also processed into common food ingredients such as: Amino Acids, Aspartame, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrins, Molasses, Monosodium Glutamate, Sucrose, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Xanthan Gum, Vitamins and Yeast Products. **[Proposition 37][3]** will make it easier for consumers to know if the food they buy contains GMOs without having to make sense of a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. The founder of PROP 37, a Grandmother from Chico, is joined by thousands of Californian citizens fighting for honesty and transparency in our food supply. Unlike the multinational corporate opponents of PROP 37, who fear loss of profits from the rejection of their never proven safe GMOs, we have nothing to financially gain or loose by the outcome of PROP 37. Join us in the fight for our right to know what’s in the food we’re eating and feeding to our families . . . we deserve to be able to make a fully informed choice about what we eat! Visit any of these sites to learn more about the medical, environmental, political and social issues associated with Genetically Engineered food . . . **[EarthOpenSource.org][4]** **[ResponsibleTechnology.org][5]** **[CenterForFoodSafety.org][6]** **[GMO-Journal.com][7]** **[NonGMOProject.org][8]** (Certified Non GMO Food products) **[CARightToKnow.org][9]** (Prop 37-Label GMOs Campaign site) [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://carighttoknow.org [4]: http://EarthOpenSource.org [5]: http://ResponsibleTechnology.org [6]: http://CenterForFoodSafety.org [7]: http://GMO-Journal.com [8]: http://NonGMOProject.org [9]: http://carighttoknow.org http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/0…— October 11, 2012 11:20 p.m.
Genetically modified crops result in 527 million pound spike in herbicide used on crops
The most common Genetically Engineered crops are Corn, Soy, Canola, Sugar Beets, Cotton, Hawaiian Papaya, Alfalfa, and Squash (zucchini and yellow). However GMOs are also processed into common food ingredients such as: Amino Acids, Aspartame, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrins, Molasses, Monosodium Glutamate, Sucrose, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Xanthan Gum, Vitamins and Yeast Products. **[Proposition 37][3]** will make it easier for consumers to know if the food they buy contains GMOs without having to make sense of a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. The founder of PROP 37, a Grandmother from Chico, is joined by thousands of Californian citizens fighting for honesty and transparency in our food supply. Unlike the multinational corporate opponents of PROP 37, who fear loss of profits from the rejection of their never proven safe GMOs, we have nothing to financially gain or loose by the outcome of PROP 37. Join us in the fight for our right to know what’s in the food we’re eating and feeding to our families . . . we deserve to be able to make a fully informed choice about what we eat! Visit any of these sites to learn more about the medical, environmental, political and social issues associated with Genetically Engineered food . . . **[EarthOpenSource.org][4]** **[ResponsibleTechnology.org][5]** **[CenterForFoodSafety.org][6]** **[GMO-Journal.com][7]** **[NonGMOProject.org][8]** (Certified Non GMO Food products) **[CARightToKnow.org][9]** (Prop 37-Label GMOs Campaign site) [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://carighttoknow.org [4]: http://EarthOpenSource.org [5]: http://ResponsibleTechnology.org [6]: http://CenterForFoodSafety.org [7]: http://GMO-Journal.com [8]: http://NonGMOProject.org [9]: http://carighttoknow.org http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/0…— October 11, 2012 11:19 p.m.
Genetically modified crops result in 527 million pound spike in herbicide used on crops
Nearly 50 countries require labels on Genetically Engineered food (GMOs), and many of these also have severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale. Countries with mandatory labeling include Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Russia and all of the countries in the European Union. Some of the countries with severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale are Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, the Philippines, Australia, Peru and Japan. What do they know that we don’t? The U.S. and Canada are two of the only developed nations in the world without GMO labeling (for political not scientific reasons). The biotech and food industry supports labeling of GMOs in other parts of the world but not in America. What are they hiding from us? We deserve to know and have the same level of protection and information as citizens in other nations around the world! **VOTE YES on PROP 37** to demand this right to know what’s in the food we buy in California. **[Proposition 37][1]** (The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act) is a common sense initiative that would require non exempt foods and beverages sold in California retail stores to be labeled if they are produced with Genetic Engineering or contain Genetically Engineered ingredients. The initiative simply requires that a notation be added either on the front or back package stating that the food is *"Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*, or *"May be Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*. For whole foods that are not packaged, such as sweet corn or fresh fish, store shelves would be required to post a sign or label stating the phrase *"Genetically Engineered"*. In addition to this disclosure, Genetically Engineered foods would be prohibited from being advertised as ‘Natural’. This makes sense since Genetically Engineered food by definition of their creators is not natural. Packaged foods already have labels showing nutrition, allergy information and other facts consumers want to know. Contrary to the misrepresentations of our greedy corporate opponents, **Prop 37** is easy to comply with and does not create new bureaucracies, force manufactures to change ingredients or ban the use of genetic engineering. Independent, unbiased studies show **Prop 37** will not add cost to farmers, manufacturers or consumers. Don’t believe the crafty deception from Monsanto and the other chemical and junk food companies . . . get the **[facts about Prop 37][3]** and [**read the proposed law**][2] yourself. It’s simple . . . You have a Right To Know what’s in your food! [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://www.carighttoknow.org/facts http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/aug/2…— October 11, 2012 11:19 p.m.
Natural Foodies
Nearly 50 countries require labels on Genetically Engineered food (GMOs), and many of these also have severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale. Countries with mandatory labeling include Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Russia and all of the countries in the European Union. Some of the countries with severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale are Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, the Philippines, Australia, Peru and Japan. What do they know that we don’t? The U.S. and Canada are two of the only developed nations in the world without GMO labeling (for political not scientific reasons). The biotech and food industry supports labeling of GMOs in other parts of the world but not in America. What are they hiding from us? We deserve to know and have the same level of protection and information as citizens in other nations around the world! **VOTE YES on PROP 37** to demand this right to know what’s in the food we buy in California. **[Proposition 37][1]** (The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act) is a common sense initiative that would require non exempt foods and beverages sold in California retail stores to be labeled if they are produced with Genetic Engineering or contain Genetically Engineered ingredients. The initiative simply requires that a notation be added either on the front or back package stating that the food is *"Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*, or *"May be Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*. For whole foods that are not packaged, such as sweet corn or fresh fish, store shelves would be required to post a sign or label stating the phrase *"Genetically Engineered"*. In addition to this disclosure, Genetically Engineered foods would be prohibited from being advertised as ‘Natural’. This makes sense since Genetically Engineered food by definition of their creators is not natural. Packaged foods already have labels showing nutrition, allergy information and other facts consumers want to know. Contrary to the misrepresentations of our greedy corporate opponents, **Prop 37** is easy to comply with and does not create new bureaucracies, force manufactures to change ingredients or ban the use of genetic engineering. Independent, unbiased studies show **Prop 37** will not add cost to farmers, manufacturers or consumers. Don’t believe the crafty deception from Monsanto and the other chemical and junk food companies . . . get the **[facts about Prop 37][3]** and [**read the proposed law**][2] yourself. It’s simple . . . You have a Right To Know what’s in your food! [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://www.carighttoknow.org/facts http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/aug/2…— October 11, 2012 11:18 p.m.
Big Swiss biotech multinational with San Diego history gives $1 million to beat Prop 37
The most common Genetically Engineered crops are Corn, Soy, Canola, Sugar Beets, Cotton, Hawaiian Papaya, Alfalfa, and Squash (zucchini and yellow). However GMOs are also processed into common food ingredients such as: Amino Acids, Aspartame, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrins, Molasses, Monosodium Glutamate, Sucrose, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Xanthan Gum, Vitamins and Yeast Products. **[Proposition 37][3]** will make it easier for consumers to know if the food they buy contains GMOs without having to make sense of a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. The founder of PROP 37, a Grandmother from Chico, is joined by thousands of Californian citizens fighting for honesty and transparency in our food supply. Unlike the multinational corporate opponents of PROP 37, who fear loss of profits from the rejection of their never proven safe GMOs, we have nothing to financially gain or loose by the outcome of PROP 37. Join us in the fight for our right to know what’s in the food we’re eating and feeding to our families . . . we deserve to be able to make a fully informed choice about what we eat! Visit any of these sites to learn more about the medical, environmental, political and social issues associated with Genetically Engineered food . . . **[EarthOpenSource.org][4]** **[ResponsibleTechnology.org][5]** **[CenterForFoodSafety.org][6]** **[GMO-Journal.com][7]** **[NonGMOProject.org][8]** (Certified Non GMO Food products) **[CARightToKnow.org][9]** (Prop 37-Label GMOs Campaign site) [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://carighttoknow.org [4]: http://EarthOpenSource.org [5]: http://ResponsibleTechnology.org [6]: http://CenterForFoodSafety.org [7]: http://GMO-Journal.com [8]: http://NonGMOProject.org [9]: http://carighttoknow.org http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/0…— October 11, 2012 11:03 p.m.
Big Swiss biotech multinational with San Diego history gives $1 million to beat Prop 37
Nearly 50 countries require labels on Genetically Engineered food (GMOs), and many of these also have severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale. Countries with mandatory labeling include Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Russia and all of the countries in the European Union. Some of the countries with severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale are Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, the Philippines, Australia, Peru and Japan. What do they know that we don’t? The U.S. and Canada are two of the only developed nations in the world without GMO labeling (for political not scientific reasons). The biotech and food industry supports labeling of GMOs in other parts of the world but not in America. What are they hiding from us? We deserve to know and have the same level of protection and information as citizens in other nations around the world! **VOTE YES on PROP 37** to demand this right to know what’s in the food we buy in California. **[Proposition 37][1]** (The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act) is a common sense initiative that would require non exempt foods and beverages sold in California retail stores to be labeled if they are produced with Genetic Engineering or contain Genetically Engineered ingredients. The initiative simply requires that a notation be added either on the front or back package stating that the food is *"Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*, or *"May be Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*. For whole foods that are not packaged, such as sweet corn or fresh fish, store shelves would be required to post a sign or label stating the phrase *"Genetically Engineered"*. In addition to this disclosure, Genetically Engineered foods would be prohibited from being advertised as ‘Natural’. This makes sense since Genetically Engineered food by definition of their creators is not natural. Packaged foods already have labels showing nutrition, allergy information and other facts consumers want to know. Contrary to the misrepresentations of our greedy corporate opponents, **Prop 37** is easy to comply with and does not create new bureaucracies, force manufactures to change ingredients or ban the use of genetic engineering. Independent, unbiased studies show **Prop 37** will not add cost to farmers, manufacturers or consumers. Don’t believe the crafty deception from Monsanto and the other chemical and junk food companies . . . get the **[facts about Prop 37][3]** and [**read the proposed law**][2] yourself. It’s simple . . . You have a Right To Know what’s in your food! [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://www.carighttoknow.org/facts http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/aug/2…— October 11, 2012 11:02 p.m.
Prop 37 Escondido Volunteer Strategy Meeting -- 10/09/12 at Jimbo's Naturally! Escondido
The most common Genetically Engineered crops are Corn, Soy, Canola, Sugar Beets, Cotton, Hawaiian Papaya, Alfalfa, and Squash (zucchini and yellow). However GMOs are also processed into common food ingredients such as: Amino Acids, Aspartame, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrins, Molasses, Monosodium Glutamate, Sucrose, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Xanthan Gum, Vitamins and Yeast Products. **[Proposition 37][3]** will make it easier for consumers to know if the food they buy contains GMOs without having to make sense of a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. The founder of PROP 37, a Grandmother from Chico, is joined by thousands of Californian citizens fighting for honesty and transparency in our food supply. Unlike the multinational corporate opponents of PROP 37, who fear loss of profits from the rejection of their never proven safe GMOs, we have nothing to financially gain or loose by the outcome of PROP 37. Join us in the fight for our right to know what’s in the food we’re eating and feeding to our families . . . we deserve to be able to make a fully informed choice about what we eat! Visit any of these sites to learn more about the medical, environmental, political and social issues associated with Genetically Engineered food . . . **[EarthOpenSource.org][4]** **[ResponsibleTechnology.org][5]** **[CenterForFoodSafety.org][6]** **[GMO-Journal.com][7]** **[NonGMOProject.org][8]** (Certified Non GMO Food products) **[CARightToKnow.org][9]** (Prop 37-Label GMOs Campaign site) [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://carighttoknow.org [4]: http://EarthOpenSource.org [5]: http://ResponsibleTechnology.org [6]: http://CenterForFoodSafety.org [7]: http://GMO-Journal.com [8]: http://NonGMOProject.org [9]: http://carighttoknow.org http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/0…— October 7, 2012 9 a.m.
Prop 37 Escondido Volunteer Strategy Meeting -- 10/09/12 at Jimbo's Naturally! Escondido
One of the most worrisome issues associated with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in our food supply is that long term human safety studies are neither required nor conducted in the United States (for politically motivated, not scientific reasons). Most Americans are unaware of the existence of Genetically Engineered ingredients in the food they eat and that they are untested for long term safety on children, adults or humans of any age. Monsanto and other biotech corporations have actively suppressed several legislative efforts to mandate labeling of GMOs to intentionally keep Americans uninformed to protect their profits. At best GMO developers might conduct a 42 day chicken study and/or 90 day rat study but these self serving studies presented to FDA are carefully constructed to limit or hide negative data. These safety studies are never peer reviewed by independent scientists making them highly questionable for scientific validity. In contrast, pharmaceuticals must undergo human safety testing for FDA approval whereas Genetically Engineered food does not. It is unethical and dangerous for an unproven, unnatural, manmade substance to be secretly sold and unknowingly consumed over a lifetime by Americans, especially by our children. For something as vital to our biological survival as food . . . supporters for GMO Labeling seek ingredient disclosure to protect themselves and their children from being human guinea pigs unknowingly consuming a manmade laboratory substance developed solely for the financial benefit of huge multinational biotechnology and chemical companies. Current Genetically Engineered crops are developed to be grown in conjunction with dangerous proprietary chemical herbicides or designed to produce their own internal pesticide in every cell of the plant, including the part that is consumed by children and adults. There is no evidence showing any nutrition benefit for Genetically Engineered crops grown in the United States yet there is a growing body of scientific evidence these crops and use of their associated chemical herbicides and internal pesticides are causing significant biological and ecological harm. Roundup, the herbicide that over 50% of all Genetically Engineered crops are engineered to tolerate, is not safe as has been claimed by Monsanto. Animal and Human epidemiological studies have found an association between Roundup exposure and miscarriage, birth defects, neurological development problems, DNA damage, and certain types of cancer. The report, “GMO Myths and Truths, An evidence-based examination of the claims made for the safety and efficacy of genetically modified crops”, presents a large body of peer-reviewed scientific and authoritative evidence of the hazards to health and the environment posed by Genetically Engineered crops (GMOs). Read the summary and full report here: www.earthopensource.org/index.php/reports/58— October 7, 2012 8:57 a.m.
Prop 37 Escondido Volunteer Strategy Meeting -- 10/09/12 at Jimbo's Naturally! Escondido
Nearly 50 countries require labels on Genetically Engineered food (GMOs), and many of these also have severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale. Countries with mandatory labeling include Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Russia and all of the countries in the European Union. Some of the countries with severe restrictions or bans against GMO food production or sale are Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Ireland, the Philippines, Australia, Peru and Japan. What do they know that we don’t? The U.S. and Canada are two of the only developed nations in the world without GMO labeling (for political not scientific reasons). The biotech and food industry supports labeling of GMOs in other parts of the world but not in America. What are they hiding from us? We deserve to know and have the same level of protection and information as citizens in other nations around the world! **VOTE YES on PROP 37** to demand this right to know what’s in the food we buy in California. **[Proposition 37][1]** (The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act) is a common sense initiative that would require non exempt foods and beverages sold in California retail stores to be labeled if they are produced with Genetic Engineering or contain Genetically Engineered ingredients. The initiative simply requires that a notation be added either on the front or back package stating that the food is *"Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*, or *"May be Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering"*. For whole foods that are not packaged, such as sweet corn or fresh fish, store shelves would be required to post a sign or label stating the phrase *"Genetically Engineered"*. In addition to this disclosure, Genetically Engineered foods would be prohibited from being advertised as ‘Natural’. This makes sense since Genetically Engineered food by definition of their creators is not natural. Packaged foods already have labels showing nutrition, allergy information and other facts consumers want to know. Contrary to the misrepresentations of our greedy corporate opponents, **Prop 37** is easy to comply with and does not create new bureaucracies, force manufactures to change ingredients or ban the use of genetic engineering. Independent, unbiased studies show **Prop 37** will not add cost to farmers, manufacturers or consumers. Don’t believe the crafty deception from Monsanto and the other chemical and junk food companies . . . get the **[facts about Prop 37][3]** and [**read the proposed law**][2] yourself. It’s simple . . . You have a Right To Know what’s in your food! [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://www.carighttoknow.org/facts http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/aug/2…— October 7, 2012 8:57 a.m.
Prop 37 Carlsbad Volunteer Strategy Meeting -- 10/20/12 at Jimbo's, Naturally! Carlsbad
The most common Genetically Engineered crops are Corn, Soy, Canola, Sugar Beets, Cotton, Hawaiian Papaya, Alfalfa, and Squash (zucchini and yellow). However GMOs are also processed into common food ingredients such as: Amino Acids, Aspartame, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Flavorings (“natural” and “artificial”), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrins, Molasses, Monosodium Glutamate, Sucrose, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Xanthan Gum, Vitamins and Yeast Products. **[Proposition 37][3]** will make it easier for consumers to know if the food they buy contains GMOs without having to make sense of a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. The founder of PROP 37, a Grandmother from Chico, is joined by thousands of Californian citizens fighting for honesty and transparency in our food supply. Unlike the multinational corporate opponents of PROP 37, who fear loss of profits from the rejection of their never proven safe GMOs, we have nothing to financially gain or loose by the outcome of PROP 37. Join us in the fight for our right to know what’s in the food we’re eating and feeding to our families . . . we deserve to be able to make a fully informed choice about what we eat! Visit any of these sites to learn more about the medical, environmental, political and social issues associated with Genetically Engineered food . . . **[EarthOpenSource.org][4]** **[ResponsibleTechnology.org][5]** **[CenterForFoodSafety.org][6]** **[GMO-Journal.com][7]** **[NonGMOProject.org][8]** (Certified Non GMO Food products) **[CARightToKnow.org][9]** (Prop 37-Label GMOs Campaign site) [1]: http://carighttoknow.org [2]: http://carighttoknow.org/read_the_initiative [3]: http://carighttoknow.org [4]: http://EarthOpenSource.org [5]: http://ResponsibleTechnology.org [6]: http://CenterForFoodSafety.org [7]: http://GMO-Journal.com [8]: http://NonGMOProject.org [9]: http://carighttoknow.org http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/0…— October 7, 2012 8:56 a.m.