Labeling GM foods in Washington: “Science doesn’t support I-522”

Initiative 522 on Washington’s November general election ballot — to require labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods — should be soundly defeated.

While popular among the uninformed, it is misguided and opposed by our state’s agricultural leaders. I-522 fosters needless fears and will cost consumers and taxpayers millions.

As a physician, I am concerned about the anti-science agenda being pushed by I-522 backers.

Read the full, original story here: “Labeling genetically engineered foods in Washington” 

 

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