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- Megan, selected from TreeHugger
- February 28, 2010
- 3:09 pm
- 368 comments
By Christine Lepisto, TreeHugger
Genetically Modified Foods
Although the E.U. is continuously coming under attack for policies banning GM foods, the community is highly suspicious of genetically modified foods, and the agro-industrial pressures that drive their use. The problem with GM foods is that there is simply not sufficient research and understanding to inform good public policy. In spite of widespread GM use without apparent negative impacts in other countries, the recent public reaction to trans-fats are reason enough to support a precautionary principle for the food supply chain.
Pesticides in Your Food
The E.U. has acted against the worst pesticides typically found as residuals in the food chain. A ban on 22 pesticides was passed at the E.U. level, and is pending approval by the Member States. Critics claim the ban will raise prices and may harm malaria control, but advocates of the ban say action must be taken against the pesticides which are known to cause harm to health and nevertheless consistently found in studies of food consumption.
Bovine Growth Hormone
This drug, known as rBGH for short, is not allowed in Europe. In contrast, U.S. citizens struggle even for laws that allow hormone-free labeling so that consumers have a choice. This should be an easy black-and-white decision for all regulators and any corporation that is really concerned about sustainability: give consumers the information. We deserve control over our food choice.
Chlorinated Chickens
Amid cries that eating American chickens would degrade European citizens to the status of guinea pigs, the E.U. continued a ban on chickens washed in chlorine. The ban effectively prevents all import of chickens from the U.S. into Europe. If chicken chlorination is “totally absurd” and “outrageous” for Europeans, what does that mean for Americans?
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368 comments
+ add your ownBan Monsanto, full stop.
Ban Monsanto
Thank you.
Come on America, we can follow in Europe's footsteps! Ban these horrible items!
The US needs to be more responsible when it comes to the food health of their citizens.
Every single item on this list we in the US could do without..........not necessary in our lives...
Im a happy European :))
Thanks for sharing
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criminalize cyber-bullying, feed everyone toxic food.
I don't get it
they can feed me bad food because I cannot grow my own (or bug neighboor and friends to share) but I can't make fun of stupid people?(like those who suggest hunting humans and not foxes)
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