From: Silva, Angela [asilva@pubdef.co.san-bernardino.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 4:23 PM
To: 'fdadockets@oc.fda.gov'
Cc: 'priscilla_silva@mortgage.ge.com'; 'MARAJS12@aol.com';
'xangesx@aol.com'; 'Rebeccas@usahosts.com'; Saucedo, Celia; Moreno,
Michelle
Subject: Genetically engineered foods

Dear Commissioner Henney,
 
The proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations fail to require
labels or safety tests on genetically engineered (GE) food. The new rules
continue to deny Americans the right to know what is in our food but it is
protecting the economic interests of biotech corporations.
 
The FDA is putting  consumer's health at risk, and is ignoring the
recommendations of  the Biotechnology Consultative Forum, who in December,
urged the US to require mandatory labeling of GE foods.
 
Please insure that GE foods are subject to pre-market testing and labeling.
You and I, along with our fellow Americans, have the right to be informed
about every aspect of the food we consume.   Thank you. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Angela Silva