From: Dana Valencia [danavalencia@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 6:06 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: re: dockets .00N-1396 and 00D-1598

Dear Commissioner Henney,

I am responding to the proposed FDA rules regarding
genetically engineered foods.  I am concerned that the
new rules favor the biotech companies, and show no
regard for the health of the consumer, nor for the
consumer's right to know what he or she is eating.

I am very disturbed by reports about drift of GE crop
pollen, Monarch butterflies dying from GE crop pollen,
increased use of pesticides on GE crops and many other
things.  The US needs to focus on organic food
production, not genetically engineered crops.

The proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
regulations fail to require labels or safety tests on
genetically engineered (GE) food. The new rules
continue to deny Americans the right to know what is
in our food, while protecting the economic interests
of biotech corporations.

Many people have food allergies, and the GE foods that
are not labelled may lead to a dramatic increase in
serious food allergy reactions.

Basically, we all have a right to know what is in our
food, so I strongly urge you to support mandatory
labelling and safety testing of all GE foods.  

Sincerely,

Dana Davis
111 La Honda Rd.
woodside, CA  94062

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