From: hmj3a@virginia.edu
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 4:38 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: What's in your food? (FDA Dockets 00N-1396 and 00D-1598)


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.

The more I hear about genetically modified foods the less I find myself buying foods which are not labeled as being GMO-free.  This is especially true for processed foods more more likely than not contain some sort of genetically modified ingredient.  I urge you to start labelling foods which contain these ingredients, allowing consumers to choose foods that fits their standards of safety.  


Sincerely

Heather Maria Johnson
124 Shamrock Rd. 
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903