From: Martin Zucker [mzucker@mindspring.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 3:52 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket 00N-1396 & Docket 00D-1598

Dear FDA:
Never before in the history of agriculture has there been anything as
unnatural as genetically-modified foods.  Experts within the FDA have
expressed concern about these type of foods being broadsided into the
market without longterm safety testing.  I too am VERY concerned about
the safety and health implications for mankind. Better we put our
emphasis on developing more natural, organic foods, free of chemical
toxins and Frankenstein genetic tampering.  Our country, and the rest of
the world, will be much healthier.
As protectors of the American people, I respectfully request that your
agence require all such products to bear a label that they are
genetically-modified.  This gives consumers the choice to buy or not to
buy.
I also request that the FDA require STIFF mandatory comprehensive
environmental review as well as long term health testing.
As protectors of the American people, I further find it extremely
unethical that representatives of the biotech industry work for the FDA
writing regulatory rules regarding genetically-engineered products, and
then return to their biotech company jobs.
I am forwarding a copy of this request to my congressional
representative.
Thank you.
Martin Zucker
4510 W. 129th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
310-644-5983