From: Karistead@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 10:12 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket#: OON-1396 & OOD-1598

Attn: FDA Commissioner, Dockets Branch Manager

Concerning Docket #: OON-1396 & OOD-1598:

It is a vital part of our rights as consumers to be informed as to the nature 
and ingredients of the food stuffs that we buy. Since we do not yet know the 
full extent of the possible ill-effects of genetically altered food, I feel 
that as consumers we need to have the choice as to whether or not what we eat 
contains genetically altered products. This would mean that products 
containing such ingredients, or genetically altered fruit and vegetables need 
to be clearly marked as being so. Please consider this when making your 
decisions.

Sincerely,
Karen Stead