From: jhardin@pobox.com
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 9:10 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: What's in your food?


Dear Corporate and Government Leaders,

Genetically engineered food ingredients or crops should not be allowed on the market until: 

1) Independent safety testing demonstrates they have no harmful effects on human health or the environment, 

2) They are labeled to ensure the consumer's right-to-know, and 

3) The biotechnology corporations that manufacture them are held responsible for any harm.

Genetically engineered foods can pose a serious hazard to anyone with food allergies.  Clear labelling of the origin of genetic material spliced into engineered foods is essential.


Sincerely

John Hardin
444 Cliff Drive
Aptos, CA 95003