You can avoid GMOs without the labeling
Norman Braksick, president of Asgrow Seed Co., a subsidiary of Monsanto, told the Kansas City Star i…Norman Braksick, president of Asgrow Seed Co., a subsidiary of Monsanto, told the Kansas City Star in 1994, “If you put a label on genetically engineered food, you might as well put a skull and crossbones on it.” That industry has not improved.
But health-conscious people need not despair. There is a very simple solution. At the grocery store, buy only certified organic and items labeled “non-GMO,” “non-GE,” or the same spelled out (Genetically Engineered).
Yes, that severely limits your choices. But it’s the only way. Vote with your grocery dollars. Don’t expect ever to see truth in labeling when it comes to labeling something containing GMOs. Responsible companies who want you to buy from them will figure out a system to alert you on the packaging when their products contain no genetically modified organisms.
What you can do in the meantime (while we’re waiting for more companies to label their products):
Make GoodGuide.com your best friend. According to their website, “GoodGuide provides the world’s largest and most reliable source of information on the health, environmental, and social impacts of consumer products.” Do your homework before you shop. This site has tested hundreds of thousands of everyday and not-so-everyday products, scoring them according to health and environmental impact.
Buy certified organic products. Certified organic products can not contain genetically modified organisms.
Grow your own. Use non-GMO seed. Here in Tucson, buy from Native Seeds/SEARCH. On the internet, purchase from places like SustainableSeedCo.com. Get Dave Owens’ Extreme Gardening guide, your how-to on growing organic in the desert. www.gardenguy.com
Buy local. You have to do your homework here as well. Many local Farmer’s Market vendors will have printouts regarding their practices. If they don’t, don’t hesitate to ask. Just because they show up at the Farmer’s Market doesn’t mean they don’t use RoundUp.
