From: Robin Kennicker [robybird@peoplepc.com]
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 9:03 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov

 Dear sirs,

I am e-mailing you today because of my great concerns with genetic-altered foods.  We have no choice, because there is no labeling of these foods!  I believe we as Americans have the right to choose the types of foods we want to buy-what are "they" so afraid of?  The FDA is supposed to keep the American consumer safe and informed-we need to be informed.  I also believe we must do the pre-market long term health testing on these products and pre-market comprehensive environmental reviews to really know if they are going to be safe in the long run.  Until these tests are done unbiased we have the right to know what is happening with our food and whether it has been altered-Food is the essence to life we have the right to know!  Why don't we?  I have to wonder if the close relationship that exists between the bio-tech industries and the FDA  with employees going back and forth has anything to do with this-This is an urgent matter-please know that we americans have an opinion on this matter. Thank you for your time

Sincerely,

Robin A kennicker
19487 Balltown Road 
Sherrill, Iowa 52073