USDA says Shut up and eat your frankenrice.

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USDA SAYS SHUT UP AND EAT YOUR FRANKENRICE

The USDA has finally reacted to the contamination of the U.S. rice

supply by an unapproved, genetically engineered variety of rice

created by the Bayer Corporation. Three weeks ago, it was discovered

that Bayer's mutant rice, gene-spliced to survive heavy doses of a

powerful herbicide called glufosinate, had contaminated U.S. long

grain rice stocks. The USDA admitted it had " no idea " how extensive

the contamination was. Meanwhile Japan has banned all U.S. rice

imports, while the EU is rejecting U.S. imports that test positive for

contamination. The rice industry has been in a state of upheaval,

with rumors of a massive market recall spreading across the country.

This week, the USDA announced its plan of action: instead of recalling

this illegal, and potentially unsafe rice, it is working with Bayer to

fast-track the approval process. " Illegal, potentially hazardous rice

in grain bins, on supermarket shelves, in cereal, beer, baby foods,

and all rice products. It should be a no-brainer. Recall this stuff to

make sure no one eats it, " said ph Mendelson, Legal Director of

the Center for Food Safety. " Instead, USDA plans to rush through

'market approval' of a genetically engineered rice that Bayer itself

decided was unfit for commerce. Why? To free Bayer from liability. "

Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_2159.cfm

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