From: pascopella@aol.com
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 9:04 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: What's in your food?


Dear Corporate and Government Leaders,

Genetically engineered food ingredients or crops should not be allowed on the market until: 

1) Independent safety testing demonstrates they have no harmful effects on human health or the environment, 

2) They are labeled to ensure the consumer's right-to-know, and 

3) The biotechnology corporations that manufacture them are held responsible for any harm.

As a scientist, I can assure you that scientists do not yet have enough information to proclaim genetically engineered foods safe for human consumption or for the environment.  I protest the recent statement of the American Society of Microbiology that makes these false claims.  I am vehemently opposed to the development, marketing, and introduction of genetically modified foods.
Sincerely,
Lisa Pascopella, Ph.D., M.P.H.


Sincerely

Lisa Pascopella
1333 Hopkins St
Berkeley, CA 94702