From: aajonus [optimal@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 7:11 PM
To: Food and Drug Administration
Subject: FDA Require Genetically Engineered Food Labeling

Re:  Docket No. 00N-1396 & Docket No. 00D-1598

I urge you to support the requirement of full and clear
labeling of all genetically modified (literally, genetically engineered
GE) foods or foods that have been produced with the aid of
genetically modified foods or drugs.

The rules now by FDA do not require safety testing, mandatory
labeling and other consumer protections for GE foods.

Strong evidence exists that GE foods cause harm either to
human consumers or to the environment.  For this reason all
consumers must be informed of any GE product immediately
before they eat it, via labels. We must know what and how our
food is produced so that we may avoid potentially harmful GE
food.

FDA's mission is to protect the American consumer.  Please do so by
requiring producers to label all GE food products clearly and
unequivocally.

Sincerely,

Aajonus Vonderplanitz
P.O. Box 176
Santa Monica, CA  90406-0176