Received this e-mail today from Senator Mark Begich (D. AK):
We’re approaching the height of fishing season in Alaska, and there’s nothing quite like catching, cooking, and enjoying fresh Alaska salmon. If it’s a fish you caught, you know exactly where it came from.
Most American families don’t have that opportunity, because they don’t live here. They have to buy their salmon from the store, and they view the “Alaska salmon” label as a sign of quality. But that could change if Washington makes the wrong move.
Right now, Washington is considering approval of “Frankenfish” -- genetically engineered salmon that grow faster than natural salmon. And since Washington doesn’t require labeling of genetically modified foods, these engineered fish could wind up on dinner plates without consumers knowing it. That could change the meaning of “Alaska salmon” in a way that hurts fishermen and consumers.
The FDA should require that genetically modified foods (GMOs) be labeled. Sign our petition if you agree.
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The seafood industry in Alaska provides more than 78,000 jobs and $5.8 billion to our state. It’s more than an industry, more than a way of life, and more than a hobby. It’s how people feed their families, save for retirement, and send their kids to college -- and it’s under assault from “Frankenfish” developed in a Canadian lab.
I’m honored to receive this year’s Food Policy Action’s Golden Apple Award along with Senator Murkowski, in part for our work on GMO labeling. But there is plenty more work to do.
Food companies are required to label ingredients in their food. They’re required to label allergens. They should be required to label GMOs as well.
Add your name to our petition and tell the FDA you deserve to know what’s on your plate.
http://www.markbegich.com/...
Thanks for your help.
Mark
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