The Haagen Daze

Marc Safley (Marc.Safley@usda.gov)
Wed, 14 Jan 1998 10:11:00 -0500

I appreciate Steve Groff's posting of January 13th. The question
regarding manipulation of genes...whether it be by induced mutation,
double back crossing, or newer recombinant processes...and the safety
of food is important. Steve's point that just because a product is
genetically engineered we cannot conclude it is harmful is very valid.

It is the ability to make clear, informed choices in the marketplace that we
want as citizens and as sustainable agriculturists. It is practically and
financially impossible for each citizen to test their own food; it is just as
impossible for each citizen to grow their own food. Therefore, it means
that we need to examine the mechanisms in place to determine what is
right and what is broken. And then fix the broken parts.

Marc Safley
marc.safley@usda.gov

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