The publication Natural Awakenings did a GMO fact check in their January 2013 issue. The article talks about how the Union of Concerned Scientists are questioning the safety of GM foods. The article also mentions that the Center for Food Safety has concerns about allergens and toxins from herbicides and pesticides that are used on and implanted into the GM foods.
This article also speaks about research that tracks the 527 million pound increase in pesticide use on GM crops. Also in this writeup according to Warren Porter, Ph. D., a biologist is concerned that glyphosate (in Roundup) is an endocrine disruptor. This material also sites a Canadian study showing that Bt toxins from GMO corn (fed to animals, coming from meat, and now being put on the market for human consumption) is showing up in umbilical cord blood and the blood of pregnant women.
I'm glad this national publication is covering the dangers of GMO foods. And although the initiative to label GMs in California didn't pass, several other states are attempting to pass labeling legislation this year. Check out Melinda Hemmelgarn's website--she wrote the article for Natural Awakenings--she is known as "the food sleuth." kopn.org and enduring-image.blogspot.com.
By the way, "Hello," to my readers in Canada and Europe. BPA is banned in the lining of tin cans in Canada (but not America), and of course, GMOs are banned in 25 countries--many of them in Europe. I hope America can catch up to the rest of the the Western world soon!
A Votre Sante, (Here's To Your Health,) Alix
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