Received this e-mail today from Senator Mark Begich (D. AK) regarding the FDA and GMO salmon known as "Frankenfish":
Imagine a world where Alaska’s salmon runs are overtaken by genetically modified salmon, that grow to abnormally large sizes.
No, I haven’t been watching too many horror movies. Genetically-modified salmon (known as GMO salmon, or as we Alaskans like to call them, “Frankenfish”) are a step away of being approved by the FDA.
We don’t know for sure what could happen if these petri-dish fish escaped into Alaska’s ocean ecosystems. We don’t know what effect, if any, they could have to public health. Fishing is one of our biggest industries in Alaska. We cannot afford the risk of Frankenfish.
Today I’m teaming up with Sens. Merkley and Tester to make clear to the FDA that approving genetically-modified salmon is just too risky, and we’re building a grassroots network of support. Will you join us? Sign the petition to the FDA, and let them know you oppose GMO salmon.
http://www.theriskistoohigh.com/...
This is a fight playing out across the country. Folks in Washington state just voted on a ballot measure to require labelling of GMO foods. Alaskans aren’t alone in our concern about the impact of GMO foods on our natural fisheries -- and the FDA has provided very few answers.
The best salmon in the world comes from Alaska. That’s the fish I want to feed my family. And making sure Alaska salmon remain the best in the world means keeping Frankenfish out of our waters.
Let the FDA know that GMO salmon is too big of a risk to take. Sign the petition today:
http://www.theriskistoohigh.com/...
Thank you for your support.
Mark
You can click here to add your name:
http://www.theriskistoohigh.com/...