Monsanto's Bt GMO corn to be sold at Walmart with no indication it is genetically modified
Submitted by legalizeliberty on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 01:27(NaturalNews) Most of the genetically-modified (GM) corn products forced on American consumers today are hidden in processed foods in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), corn oil, corn starch, and various other corn-based additives. But soon to be available at a Walmart near you is Monsanto's Bt sweet corn, the agri-giant's first ever GM corn product made available to consumers as whole ears right on the cob in the produce section-- and like with all other GMOs, neither Walmart nor Monsanto has any intention of labeling this new "Frankencorn."
Monsanto first unveiled this new variety of GM sweet corn back in August, which rivals Syngenta's GM sweet corn that has already been on the market in limited form for the past ten years, claiming that it would be available to farmers for planting during Fall 2011. Now, the corn appears set to make its debut in Walmart stores across the country as early as Summer 2012, unless massive public outcry is able to convince the multinational retailer to scrap the corn, or at least voluntarily label it.
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Fake like Santorum!
The GOP selling GMO without labeling. I'll take a dish of that sound market-grassroots Ron Paul, please!
Hallowed be thy name.
Just as a rosebush cannot produce lilies, so God cannot cause or send anything but perfect good. As the Bible says, "The same fountain cannot send forth both sweet and bitter water."
We are what we eat! Teach the children.
May I suggest....
... that if you are concerned about the corn not being labelled, you get your own GMO stickers and plaster them on each package at Walmart?
I think I may do just that.....
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good thing I don't eat
good thing I don't eat conventionally grown produce...or corn...or grains for that matter.
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Here's the problem as I see it.
The general consumer sees the corn and other produce on the shelf as a "natural" food. Yes, they know it may have pesticides on it, but they generally think it is a natural food. It's been this way since time began, and there previously has been no reason to expect corn to be anything other than corn.
So, then comes along this non-natural food that looks exactly the same, but it's Frankenfood GMO. And nobody tells them that it's Frankenfood, and they buy it thinking it's natural food.
It's essentially a "bait and switch" scam which depends on the consumer "assuming" that he's getting real food that looks just like the real food he's always bought, but now it's a fake representation of that real food, and he doesn't know it.
In the US, the states should have a requirement of the food suppliers to put it on the label. It's NOT an onerous burden to ask the supplier to do. He's labeling the food for sale anyway. One more word isn't going to cost anything. A free market test agency network of private testers could be a business opportunity for food testing by concerned consumers. If there is something found to be GMO in a non-labeled food, then a lawsuit can be filed. It doesn't require a gov't goon squad to enforce that. I think it's a viable approach. Require the labeling, allow self-enforcement by the company, and if consimers find them lying about it, they can sue for finding GMO content in a non-labeled food.
Food Inc
Watch the documentary Food Inc. Hard to find but you can buy it for around 3.00. Watch this too. It's a review of the movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEcxENJHh4Y
skippy
Its not hard to find at all
Available on Netflix:
https://signup.netflix.com/movie/Food-Inc./70108783
My Question About GMO Foods
Since they need to list ingredients on food products why is it that they do not have to put on the packaging something like "This product contains fish DNA"?
Frankenfoods are delicious
and good for you. My only concerns are if experimental plants get out into the wild and destroy other crops. There has to be strong property rights to protect against these issues.
In terms of disclosing what is in food, that's the job those who grow, produce, market, and sell those products. If you don't like how it's disclosed you vote with your wallet and choose a product that does disclose the information you want. If there are no producers that provide this information it's because the market has determined for you that it's not worth the effort to provide regardless of how important you think it is.
In a Ron Paul economy...
I've wondered this and I'm sorry I have not been able to come up with conclusions on this, but in a Ron Paul govt, in a Ron Paul economy, isn't it the consumer that Ron says should regulate an issue like this? As in things like consumer education/choice, independent non-govt regulatory agencies where a corporation chooses to get a stamp of approval, and the justice system?
I wondered in a non govt regulatory world, would they stop adding calorie counts and other nutritional information on our food?
I suppose the states & cities would get involved in the regulations.
Since we believe in Liberty, I'm just wondering what everyone on here thinks how something like genetically modified foods is regulated in a Liberty/RonPaul oriented country?
the key is strong enforcement against FRAUD
My view about all this, is that the government has been so lax about enforcing laws (at least, the laws that MATTER ... they are very efficient busting people for drugs, tax evasion, speeding tickets, etc.) that they create these organizations like the FDA, the EPA, to create SURPLUS regulations and laws ..
For example, just think about the law against "hate crimes" .. murder is illegal in all states, yet they pass a second law to enforce the first law.
The point is, selling a product, and misrepresenting what you are selling is fraud. The problem in this country is that the bar to "prove" fraud is set way too high. People almost always get away with it, so fraud is widespread, in all aspects of life, e.g., just look at what happened in Maine, one of the party insider cheaters "might" lose his job. Until people start getting jail sentences for this crap, this country is going to remain a mess.
It's hard for the consumer to
It's hard for the consumer to regulate the economy when corporate giants like Monsanto and Wal-Mart are in bed the regulators at the FDA, EPA, USDA, etc. and are on the government's corporate dole.
Its no different than if
Its no different than if there were no FDA, EPA, USDA. It still comes down to personal responsibility. Just pretend those agencies are not there and make judgements for yourself. All these agencies do is lower people's inherent skepticism.
Exactly right!
A free market could actually have far more stringent regulation than the current setup because people wouldn't be encouraged to assume that the state has made sure everything is safe.
It wouldn't have to be solely based on each consumer spending the time to become an expert, though; you could conceivably have private insurers or rating agencies that collect fees from producers to evaluate and endorse their products. Such a company would be entirely dependent on its reputation, and subject to competition. So, say company A is found to have had lax standards or accepted a bribe or whatever else: buyers may decide they'd rather buy products inspected by companies B or C. Everyone in this business therefore has a very real incentive to make extra sure they only stake their reputation on products they've thoroughly and substantively evaluated.
What incentive does the FDA have? As it stands now, if you don't trust the FDA, your alternative is . . . grow potatoes in your back yard? Hardly efficient, and not even feasible for some people. Regardless, you keep on PAYING for them whether or not you use their "service". That is, unless you're a tax protester, in which case you just get thrown in a cage instead.
Furthermore, having a single state solution means that the majority gets to decide what's right for everyone. In a free market, competing regulators could cater to different worldviews and values. Some producers would even opt not to buy such a service: keeping your price down at any cost is a valid market niche, if perhaps not the best one.
I agree with you on 99.9% of
I agree with you on 99.9% of what you say. I would only add that maybe you get the large scale grocery store chains involved to some degree or another. I think you are correct in saying that if Company A makes a bad reccomendation on a food than Company B and C will become the go to choice for food rating. I would only add that if you bring the grocery store chains in as members/customers of this private review company, then you add an extra layer of checks and balances, becuase the Grocery Store's reputation is now on the line as well because they may only recognize the food rating of certain/the best companies. Just my 2 cents.
Trader Joe's, Whole Foods,
Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and other stores like that are proof that the consumer's opinion is very important and that there is a market out there. All the tests and stamps of approval that the government provides, can also be taken care of by private companies. Sometimes people think that private companies are more prone to being biased than government agencies, but we have seen that big corporations steer the way government regulates industries. However, a private company's success would depend solely on reputation, so it must keep itself unbiased and uncorrupted
Heh,
I just attempted to make the same point above but was a lot more long-winded about it. I didn't see you'd already done it for me ><.
I don't see how this is
I don't see how this is relevant to dailypaul. Do we want government to intervene? Do we need more FDA? I think a libertarian would say that companies that don't use GMO should inform its consumers about this and hope that the market will lean toward their businesses. If Walmart refuses to enforce the appropriate labeling, then truly free people should decide whether or not Walmart deserves their money! If we can't live our lives without the government watching out for these little things, how can we expect to live without them regulating more dangerous industries such as the pharmaceutical? (GMOs will not send you to the ER as fast as pills will would) I think this is where people really find out if they are ready to take care of themselves without papa government.
thanks
You just helped provide insight to my comment above. I would be more likely to buy something if the store told me it was NOT GMO.
Here's an easy solution to the problem
Get counties and States to impose labeling of GMOs therefore giving people the right to know what they buy.
I'd even add "Warning: these foods haven't been tested for very long term side effects." The same way they force labeling on UNpasteurized foods.
All we need is a major city or state and we will see what will happen to GM products.
I liked your idea at first,
I liked your idea at first, and then I realized the federal govt probably wouldnt allow that. They would probably try and negate any state law by saying only they have the right to "regulate interstate commerce". I know its BS but you know its true that they would do something like that, or at least try.
whats the prob?
We know man can modify nature better than God.
This stuff makes my head
This stuff makes my head spin, is there any corporation that Monsanto is not in bed with? Ive heard rumors that they are even in cahoots with Whole Foods of all companies. I know that products labeled "USDA Organic" cannot be trusted because the government is business partners with Monsanto. Is the "No GMO" label trustworthy or has that been corrupted as well?
UGH!! Are there any foods out there that arent bad for you? Growing up as a kid I never imagined that corn could be bad for you. Too bad I didnt know this stuff when I was a kid and my mom wouldnt let me leave the table until I ate my vegetables.
Good point about corn in
Good point about corn in general. Those of you who are still eating corn with every meal should check out the documentary called "Fat Head".
Monsanto is death
People on the fence about Monsanto should watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=161irovE0pQ
or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av6dx9yNiCA
Even an 11 year old can figure it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nndEZBQ9bds&feature=related
Behold I saw a pale horse and he that sat upon it was named Monsanto and death followed after him.
Gold standard: because man can not be trusted to control his greed
I honestly never much
I honestly never much understood the whole stigmatism surrounding this stuff. As long as it doesnt have unknown proteins or organic particles floating around in it that could cause harm, whats the difference between fast tracking genetics and breeding plants the slow way? There isnt much of a difference except for the fact that one way is very slow and the other is very fast.
Now granted, I do know that some of this stuff isnt good and Monsanto is certainly not a saintly company, but I honestly think alot of people lump all this stuff into a single category of "bad". I am not saying this is good, just making a point not to be so quick.
I have an idea though, if a company wants to bring stuff like this to market, they should have the CEOs and such eat this stuff for a full year before they are allowed to market it.
Please get informed
"I honestly never much understood the whole stigmatism surrounding this stuff... There isnt much of a difference except for the fact that one way is very slow and the other is very fast"
Lots of links and information have been provided in the comments of this post. I think your questions would be answered if you take time to read them. You will likely find your assertions will need to be updated.
HEY MONSANTO STOP ALL THAT EVIL
Bees, monarch butterflies, birds basically every thing that flies over or crawls under the crops die. The fish are dying in the rivers, even the Mississippi delta is a dead zone for miles into the ocean. Monsanto is spreading death and with their poisonous corn.
What makes it so bad is that the corn seed coating is a nicotine derivative, which becomes part of the plant. Because nicotine seems natural to the plant it reproduces it as it grows. The only problem it reproduces the pesticide hundreds times stronger than it is sprayed on. This has been banned in Germany, France Italy, and many other countries. Monsanto owns the EPA so it is hard to get any straight answers. By the way it is a fact 95% of people in US and Canada now have the BT bacteria living in their guts. Any one can google this and find out for your self. A good resource to get real answers in a documentary called NICOTINE BEES.
Behold I saw a pale horse and who that sat upon it was called Monsanto and death followed after him.
Gold standard: because man can not be trusted to control his greed
Two evil corporations working together.
Makes sense.
Don't worry
It's just a little poisonous... It only kills the bugs that eat it. A little poison in your food wont hurt!
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We can hand out information to customers
We can stand just outside the property by the entrances where cars come in. Give them information flyers and also have some bigger signs for them to see if they don't want flyers. At least they'll be thinking about it when they enter the store.
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