[asia-apec 1363] Attend the Largest Rally Against the GE Foods

[Anuradha Mittal]

ACTION ALERT: CIRCULATE WIDELY

LAST WEEK SEATTLE……..THIS WEEK OAKLAND

Attend the largest rally against genetically engineered (GE) foods in 
the U.S. to date!

This Monday in Oakland, the FDA is holding a public meeting to get 
feedback on their policies related to GE foods.Let the FDA know that the 
American public demands GE foods be thoroughly tested and labeled before 
they reach supermarket shelves.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires no
pre-market testing or labeling of genetically engineered food. 
Corporations developing GE foods are merely encouraged to consult with 
the FDA if they think there may be any health related risks. Yet every 
day whether we know it or not, most of us eat foods containing 
genetically engineered ingredients.

The rally will include speakers, street theatre and more!!!!

When:  		Monday, December 13, 1999 at 12 noon

Where: 		Oakland Federal Office Building, 1301 Clay St @ 13th St.
			Oakland, CA.  (Oakland City Ctr/12th St. Bart Station)

What to Bring:	Banners, signs, friends, costumes and information

We need volunteers to help us spread the word by passing out leaflets,
making phone calls and helping us to organize the day of the event.  To 
get involved now please call Simon Harris at (415) 981-6205 x 324 or by 
email: simon at organicconsumers.org

Join the fight against hunger. For more information contact foodfirst at foodfirst.org.

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