Grocery Manufacturers To Petition FDA To Label GMO Food As “Natural”

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by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq./www.liattorney.com

In the very latest in underhanded moves to “force feed” the world GM foods, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is reportedly seeking to deem GMO foods “natural.”  The GMA, representing over 300 businesses, has sent a letter to the FDA detailing its plans to petition the FDA to allow GMO foods to be labelled as “natural.”  In their letter the GMA states that, “There is nothing ‘synthetic or artificial’ about foods derived from biotechnology, as that term has been applied by the agency.”  This claim is based on the 1992 FDA policy that biotech foods are no different than foods developed from traditional plant breeding.

One glaring cause of the problem at hand, is the FDA’s failure to define what food is “natural.”  The FDA defends its failure by claiming that it is difficult from a scientific perspective to define what is “natural,” as many foods are processed.  However, the FDA does not object to the use of the term for foods that do not contain artificial flavors, added colors or synthetic substances.

Once again the FDA’s failure to take the necessary action to protect the people, has left the door open to courruption of the system.  As long as the door remains open, the Biotech Industry will utilize it as an open invitation to walk through.  If you think there is no way the FDA will allow GMO foods to be labelled as “natural,” then you may not know the FDA.  The Biotech Industry can smell the consumer blood and is effectively going in for the kill.

It is time for the hunter to become the hunted.  Consumers everywhere should actively stand up for the right to know what is in our food and to have a governmental food agency without Biotech influence and conflicts of interest.  Let your voice be heard by your congressman, senator, grocery store owner and the FDA.  Buy food with more credible labels, such as those certified as organic and GMO free.  Tell your grocer that if they do not conform to protecting the people, that you will take your business elsewhere.

Boycott companys that are members of the GMA, such as Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Del Monte Foods, General Mills, Inc., Kraft Foods Group, Land O’Lakes, Inc., McDonald’s Corporation, Post Foods, LLC, Procter & Gamble Company, DuPont and Monsanto.  In this merciless GMO battle fueled by corporate greed, the consumer may be down, but not out.

Long Island Lawyer
Paul A. Lauto, Esq.

www.liattorney.com

Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
Paul A. Lauto, Esq. completed his undergraduate studies at SUNY at Stony Brook in 1987, with a major in political science and a double minor in socio-legal studies and moral-legal issues in philosophy. Mr. Lauto received his Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1990 and was admitted in 1991 to practice in the courts of New York State, as well as the Eastern and Southern Districts of the United States District Court.

Mr. Lauto has primarily focused on personal injury throughout his career and previously worked as in-house counsel to a major insurance company. In 2002 Mr. Lauto established Paul A. Lauto, PLLC, with a primary concentration on personal injury, all types of accident cases, Wills, Trusts and Estates and more. Paul is the sole author of his Scales of Justice blog, which provides updates and information about current legal stories in the news and how they may affect our lives. Mr. Lauto prides himself on providing clients maximum results, with a high level of personal attorney service and attention that is uncommon in the profession. For more information please visit http://www.liattorney.com