Post by David Lawrence Dewey on Nov 30, 2010 0:00:10 GMT -5
Genetically modified salmon has been all over the news lately, they're calling it "Franken Fish" and other interestingly descriptive names. You probably wonder if you should be concerned. Allow me to help you with that--you should. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) were banned in Europe over a decade ago. That alone should make you wonder.
AquAdvantage Salmon (AAS) is farmed fish that has been genetically modified to grow twice as fast as wild Atlantic salmon, and eat five times as much! We already know the problems associated with genetically modified bovine growth hormones (BGH) that was used in our milk supply, why do we think the problems would be less with a growth modified salmon? And why on earth would they do such a thing? Very simple; faster growing fish means faster to the market--just the follow the money.
It is not a done deal yet, but without consumer activism it likely will be approved. If we look at the nutritional components of GMO salmon, it is very low in the omega 3 fatty acids which is the main reason we eat salmon in the first place. This salmon is also dyed to be pink--it's not naturally that color, it's grey unlike the wild salmon's natural pink. It is also possible that there is an increased risk of allergic reaction which could be frightening and deadly. Leading experts in nutrition and GMO foods are ringing the alarm bells worldwide and we should listen.
48 hours left to tell the FDA you won't eat GMO salmon!
The FDA recently announced that GMO salmon were "safe" to eat based on flimsy "scienific" research only provided by the same company that stands to profit from its patented genes. As the first GMO animal engineered for human consumption, it's appalling that the U.S. governement refused to consider independent scientific studies. Even worse, real scientific studies have shown that the release of GMO salmon into the wild could drive wild salmon populations to extinction! In addition, there are no assurances that there will not be any longterm health consequences for citizens who are forced to unknowingly eat GMO salmon, which cannot be labeled under current U.S. laws.
We can't allow this to happen. This weekend, the FDA is holding a hearing for public comments. We have 48 hours to make our voices heard as of 11-29-10....
Please sign today!
action.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/stop_gmo_salmon_today/
AquAdvantage Salmon (AAS) is farmed fish that has been genetically modified to grow twice as fast as wild Atlantic salmon, and eat five times as much! We already know the problems associated with genetically modified bovine growth hormones (BGH) that was used in our milk supply, why do we think the problems would be less with a growth modified salmon? And why on earth would they do such a thing? Very simple; faster growing fish means faster to the market--just the follow the money.
It is not a done deal yet, but without consumer activism it likely will be approved. If we look at the nutritional components of GMO salmon, it is very low in the omega 3 fatty acids which is the main reason we eat salmon in the first place. This salmon is also dyed to be pink--it's not naturally that color, it's grey unlike the wild salmon's natural pink. It is also possible that there is an increased risk of allergic reaction which could be frightening and deadly. Leading experts in nutrition and GMO foods are ringing the alarm bells worldwide and we should listen.
48 hours left to tell the FDA you won't eat GMO salmon!
The FDA recently announced that GMO salmon were "safe" to eat based on flimsy "scienific" research only provided by the same company that stands to profit from its patented genes. As the first GMO animal engineered for human consumption, it's appalling that the U.S. governement refused to consider independent scientific studies. Even worse, real scientific studies have shown that the release of GMO salmon into the wild could drive wild salmon populations to extinction! In addition, there are no assurances that there will not be any longterm health consequences for citizens who are forced to unknowingly eat GMO salmon, which cannot be labeled under current U.S. laws.
We can't allow this to happen. This weekend, the FDA is holding a hearing for public comments. We have 48 hours to make our voices heard as of 11-29-10....
Please sign today!
action.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/stop_gmo_salmon_today/
