-->| According to the British press, Tony Blair himself had been the recipient of telephone calls from Bill Clinton, who was leaning on Blair to increase support for gm foods.)5
Whether it was a directive from the prime minister or some other jolt that prompted James' about-face, suspending Pusztai was clearly an opportunity for James to protect his credibility. If he had released the corrected report and admitted he was giving out false information, his reputation would have been seriously damaged.
Arrows Fly, No Defense
The press was ravenous. |  GM foods. The message is that GM is not just about profits, it can save children's lives. All of this hype is premature and dangerous. The science that led us to Golden Rice is at a very early stage. Until the product is fully developed and tested, no one can be sure how well it will work. .. . But some anti-GM activists would like the work to be stopped before we know its real value.29
In this statement, Mr. Conway also expressed a common theme: Golden Rice holds so much promise that no questioning of its value is justified. |  Among the familiar health concerns cited by the Zambians were that gm foods could produce unpredictable toxins or new allergens and that antibiotic-resistant marker genes were still being used in America and could potentially cause harm. In addition, the Zambian scientists noted that while millions of Americans may consume corn in processed foods such as cornflakes and taco chips, Zambians do not eat corn as a staple food. In Zambia, unprocessed corn is the staple food and usually the only source of carbohydrate.
A third reason for rejecting the U.S. |  The debate over the safety of what some call "Frankenfoods" will undoubtedly continue, with many demanding laws to ban or regulate gm foods. If you're concerned, choose products with the label "GMO-free" whenever possible.
New USPA labeling defines organic
The label says "organic," but does that mean it's healthy? Berhaps not in the past, but soon a new USDA ruling will end years of confusion about food products that claim to be natural. | |
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