What can I do about Genetically Modified Foods

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Created on Thursday, 14 August 2008 00:03

Last Updated on Friday, 04 January 2013 03:15

Published on Sunday, 21 September 2008 19:50

Written by Administrator

1) SAFeAGE recently did some random testing of food products and the results were of deep concern. We are asking your support for GM labelling, by calling the food producers and retailers concerned (and any others you would like to call) and tell them that you will not be buying their products unless and untilll THEY LABEL them with the GM content.  (See details below).

2) The Agriculture Research Council has applied to the Registrar of GMOs to commercialise the first GM potato in South Africa. We have formed a petition to stop it and we ask that you sign it and pass it onto as many people as possible.  Go to the website www.safeage.org and click on ‘Sign the petition’.

Alternatively you may wish to write, email and/or fax The Registrar, Genetically Modified Organisms, Private Bag X 973, Pretoria 0001, fax number 012-319-6329 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your thoughts or feelings. There is full information on the potato on the petition site

 SA Freeze Alliance on Genetic Engineering (SAFeAGE) supplies the following information:

Call the manufacturers and voice your concern that these products contain GM and ARE NOT LABELLED. Tell them you will not be buying their products any more.

1) ProNutro original flavour (52.7 % GMO content)

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    or Phone 0860-221-102

2) ProNutro Toddlers Instant apple and banana flavour (97.5% GMO content)

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    or Phone 0860-221-102

3) Iwisa Maize Meal (27.2% GMO content)

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Phone 0860-122-300

4) Tiger Brands Ace samp (53.7% GMO content)

Phone 0860-100-291  - (No email address provided)

or write to Tiger Food Brands, P/Bag 208, Bryanston, 2021

5) Purity cream of maize baby soft porridge (24.9% GMO content)

Contact them via their web site www.babynet.co.za or Phone 0860-004-755

 (GMO = Genetically Modified Organism)

BACKGROUND:
SafeAge, the GMO watchdog have just released the results of random tests conducted on a number of food products, including breakfast cereals, baby foods and staple foods. Some breakfast cereals include a high content of genetically modified organisms (GMO's) while one of the baby products contained a staggering 97.49%. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard.

READ THE RECENT REPORT IN THE SUNDAY TIMES

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