From: Nancy Van Orden [nancyvanorden@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 9:59 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket OON-1396 and Docket OOD-1598

Gentlemen:

I respectfully urge you to require labeling of all genetically modified foods.  I have been unable to drink regular milk, after being a lifetime heavy milk consumer, when the milk from hormone injected cattle became a regular staple on our grocery shelves.  Suddenly, stomach cramping and rashes came from nowhere.  My grocer had complaints from other customers and suggested I might try to eliminate the milk, Once the milk was eliminated, the problems disappeared.

Now, I understand, a lot of soy is being crossed with peanuts to make it resistant to certain pests.  However, soy is currently the safe milk and nut for me.  Peanuts have been a digestive problem for years.

LIke many others, I have to shop almost exclusively in the organic section and this is not easy in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  I am certain that there are other safe unlabeled foods in the store, but without labeling, the larger manufacturers  lose out on my dollars because I am unwilling to take a chance with my health.

Thank you for considering my request to require labeling of all genetically modified foods.

Sincerely,

Nancy Van Orden

1162 Chestnut Street

Muskogee, OK 74403





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