From: GTGrinnell@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000
11:24 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject:
Docket#00P-1211/CP1
Dear FDA, I am asking that all genetically
engineered (GE)
foods be labeled to give consumers a choice. I am
asking for mandatory
pre-market safety testing and environmental review of
all GE foods. I am
asking for a moratorium on all GE foods until these
requirements are met. I
have concerns because emerging studies show GE
foods could create new toxins,
antibiotic resistance, allergic reactions,
and other dietary risks for
consumers, and therefore should not be
"generally recognized as safe (GRAS)".
I have concerns that individuals with
ethical or religious dietary concerns
may
be unwittingly consuming foods
that contain genes form other species. I have
concerns because GE
foods have been shown to be a significant threat to the
environment. I
have concerns that GE agriculture puts organic foods at risk -
organic crops
are being contaminated by "genetic drift." Please do everything
you
can to see that my requests and concerns are addressed. Thank you very
much.
M. Tiger Grinnell
2475 Jefferson St.
Eugene, OR
97405
541-686-8443
gtgrinnell@aol.com