USDA SAYS SHUT UP AND EAT YOUR FRANKENRICE

[Guest guest]

USDA SAYS SHUT UP AND EAT YOUR FRANKENRICE

The USDA has finally reacted to the contamination of the U.S. rice

supply

by an unapproved, genetically engineered variety of rice created by

the

Bayer Corporation. Three weeks ago, it was discovered that Bayer's

mutant

rice, gene-spliced to survive heavy doses of a powerful herbicide

called

glufosinate, had contaminated U.S. long grain rice stocks. The USDA

admitted it had " no idea " how extensive the contamination was.

Meanwhile Japan

has banned all U.S. rice imports, while the EU is rejecting U.S.

imports

that test positive for contamination. The rice industry has

been in a state of upheaval, with rumors of a massive market recall

spreading across the country. This week, the USDA announced its plan

of

action: instead of recalling this illegal, and potentially unsafe

rice, it

is working with Bayer to fast-track the approval process. " Illegal,

potentially hazardous rice in grain bins, on supermarket shelves, in

cereal,

beer, baby foods, and all rice products. It should be a no-brainer.

Recall

this stuff to make sure no one eats it, " said Joseph Mendelson, Legal of the Center for Food Safety. " Instead, USDA plans to rush

through 'market approval' of a genetically engineered rice

that Bayer itself decided was unfit for commerce. Why? To free Bayer

from liability. "

[Guest guest]

I think if I read one more story of stupidity being put into my food, I'm going

to turn into the Hulk. Lying on labels, poisoning our food, allowing

" frankenrice " into our stores- what's next?

What is rum made out of? I hope not rice. That'd be the last straw if it was.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

 

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