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At Ellwood Thompson's Local Market we take a non-partisan approach regarding political issues related to the natural and organic foods industry. However, we realize at times there will be attempts at legislation that have the potential to directly affect our industry, which will subsequently affect the choices available to our customers. For that reason we will act with a sense of urgency at times when the political climate threatens the vitality of the natural and organic foods industry. Our efforts will include, but are not limited to, posting information here as well as offering information in our store and via our e-newsletter.

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Breaking News – FDA approves cloning

FDA Approves Food from Clones against the Will of Congress and the American Public

Despite scant data, congressional action demanding further research and over 150,000 public comments in opposition, FDA approved the sale of meat and milk from cloned animals yesterday. In addition, the FDA will not require any special procedures for tracking or handling food products from clones. It will not require labeling of any kind on food products from clones or their offspring, depriving consumers of their right to know about the origins of their food. This action comes at a time when Congress has voted twice to delay FDA’s decision on cloned animals until additional safety and economic studies can be completed.

The FDA’s bullheaded action disregards the will of the public and Congress. FDA based their decision on an incomplete and flawed review that relies on studies supplied by cloning companies that want to force cloning technology on American consumers. FDA’s action has placed the interests of a handful of biotech firms above those of the public they are charged with protecting.

While FDA may deem these products safe to enter the market, companies like Ben & Jerry’s and Organic Valley have pledged not to use cloned animals or their offspring. Dean Foods, Hormel, Tyson and Smithfield Foods have also stated they do not plan to accept milk or meat from cloned animals, but have not addressed their plans regarding the offspring of clones.

Sign the Clone-Free Pledge! Let food companies know you won’t buy food from clones.While animal cloning has been banned for use in organic production, we need to let other companies know that we will not buy their products if they are from animal clones or the offspring of clones.

- from the Center for Food Safety

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