By G. Hullar Simi Valley, Calif.
Monsanto’s Genetically Engineered (GE) sugar beats are hitting the marketplace this year and major food companies, like Kellogg’s, have chosen not to guarantee that their products are free of any GE ingredients. Consumer groups, led by the Organic Consumers Association, have launched a boycott of Kellogg’s subsidiary Morningstar Farms, until Kellogg’s commits to sourcing GE-free sugar.
Genetically Engineered foods are untested, unlabeled and continue a toxic model of food production. GE sugar beats are designed to withstand massive doses of Monsanto’s controversial Roundup herbicide. If given the chance, many Americans would avoid eating GE foods. Poll after poll have demonstrated that most people want mandatory labeling of all GE foods.
Protecting the environment and providing safe food for my family is very important to me. Until Kellogg’s and other companies commit to sourcing non-GE sugar, I will be boycotting their products.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 16, 2008. Read the original PDF.