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Nambia: Illegally sneaking genetically modified maize into consumer food products

Nambia: Illegally sneaking  genetically modified maize into consumer food products | YOUR FOOD, YOUR HEALTH: Latest on BiotechFood, GMOs, Pesticides, Chemicals, CAFOs, Industrial Food | Scoop.it

The Namibia Economist.

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has reprimanded those responsible for producing and marketing maize products that a consumer lobby charged contains so-called Genetically Modified maize, despite a general ban on GMO maize.
In a telephonic interview, CEO of the Agronomic Board, Christoph Brock informed the Economist that the Board does not in any way support the production of modified maize as these substances are banned

Although some scientists have found genetically modified food to be safe, independent studies have shown that genetically modified food can cause health problems such as lesions in the gut, poor functioning of the liver and kidneys and decreased fertility, amongst others.... http://www.economist.com.na/2011-12-07-11-05-31/agriculture/2691-agronomic-board-condemns-genetically-modified-maize-in-retail-products

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Incestuous Relationships: The US agribusinesses, food corporations and regulatory bodies - VIDEO

Incestuous Relationships: The US agribusinesses, food corporations and regulatory bodies - VIDEO | YOUR FOOD, YOUR HEALTH: Latest on BiotechFood, GMOs, Pesticides, Chemicals, CAFOs, Industrial Food | Scoop.it
As New York bans large sugary drinks in trying to reduce obesity rates we ask if the move should be extended nationwide.

18 September 2012 - Al Jazeera - Inside Story Americas

 

The powerful food lobby – made up of more than 50 food and beverage groups – has spent more than $175m lobbying since Barack Obama, the US president, took office in 2009.

One of its principal targets is to prevent a California law coming into force that would force labeling on products made with genetically-modified organisms, or GMOs. That is despite concerns over the safety of GMO products....

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2012/09/201291881415461970.html

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