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Tell President Obama and the FDA to label GE food! Sign the petition today!

Dear President Obama and Food and Drug Administration Deputy Commissioner Taylor,

According to a 2011 ABC News poll, 93 percent of Americans want the government to require labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. Sadly, public policy has failed to effectively regulate GE technology or require labeling that protects a consumers’ right to know what’s in their food. I urge you to put in place requirements to label GE foods.

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Genetic engineering (GE) refers to a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells to produce novel organisms that exhibit a desired trait, such as pesticide resistance. Since their market debut in 1996, GE foods, also referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), have been commonplace on supermarket shelves. As more research emerges on the negative health, societal, and environmental impacts of GE foods, they are coming under increasing scrutiny. Yet, public policy has failed to effectively regulate GE technology or require labeling that protects a consumers' right to know what's in their food. 

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Learn more about this issue:

Visit OEFFA's GE Food Webpage

Five Ways to Avoid GE Foods Factsheet

Ten Dangers of GE Foods Factsheet

OEFFA vs. Monsanto: Protecting Ohio's Farmers Factsheet

To learn more ways to get involved, contact OEFFA's Policy Program Coordinator, MacKenzie Bailey, at mackenzie@oeffa.org or (614) 421-2022 Ext. 208.