An overwhelming number of supporters, over 40,000, have already told the FDA to label and fully review genetically engineered salmon. With less than 48 hours left before the FDA's public comment period on GE salmon ends, every last submission counts.

Will you take a minute to tell the FDA to label and fully review GE salmon?  It's our last chance!

The first genetically engineered animal could enter the marketplace as soon as next fall, without proper labeling, and without proper review. We all have a right to know what we're eating.  Take action TODAY!

Thank you for speaking out.

Katey Parker
Partnerships & Media Manager
Just Label It

 

Genetically engineered salmon may soon hit grocery store shelves.

Tell the FDA: Label and fully review GE salmon!

Steve ,

Salmon with a dash of eel-like creature…on your dinner plate? A fish with this genetically engineered make-up may soon hit grocery store shelves.1  

On December 21, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration released an Environmental Assessment with a “Finding of No Significant Impact” on the controversial AquaBounty AquaAdvantage transgenic salmon. The FDA action is widely viewed as confirmation that GE salmon is on the fast track for approval, in the face of widespread public outcry.

This decision would mean that the first genetically engineered animal, intended for human consumption, would be in our grocery stores. It’s clear that the FDA is intent on expanding the number – and types – of genetically engineered foods we eat. But without labels, we can't make informed decisions, and it’s now more important than ever that we have that ability.

Luckily, the FDA is legally required to consider public opinion, and has decided to open a comment period - they need to hear your voice before the comment period ends April 26th. Take action today!

Click here to tell the FDA to label and fully review GE salmon! It will only take a minute.

Why the concern? These salmon are genetically engineered to produce growth hormones year-round to make the fish grow at twice its natural rate.2  Despite this new technology, there have been no long-term studies on the safety of eating genetically engineered salmon, nor has the environmental or economic impact of this salmon been adequately evaluated.

Most importantly, while the USDA requires labels to let consumers know whether fish is wild-caught or farm-raised – these salmon will enter the marketplace unlabeled as genetically engineered.

What’s the bottom line? The introduction of genetically engineered salmon into our food supply is moving forward without the right questions being asked, and without proper labeling. 

You have the right to know what you are eating. Tell the FDA, before the April 26th deadline, that you want GE salmon to be labeled and fully reviewed.

Take action and tell the FDA to label and fully review GE salmon!

Thank you for speaking out.

The Just Label It Team


1. Aquabounty’s genetically engineered salmon combines DNA from Atlantic salmon, Chinook salmon, and ocean pout (an eel-like creature).

2. http://www.aquabounty.com/products/products-295.aspx

 

We're building a movement of concerned citizens – parents, health care workers, small business owners, farmers, and more – who care about what's in the food we eat.

In October 2011, the Just Label It campaign was formed when the Center for Food Safety filed a petition with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to require the labeling of all foods produced using genetic engineering. Days later, we asked citizens from around the country to join us and tell the FDA to "Just Label It." More than 1.2 million Americans have contacted to the FDA urging them to label genetically engineered foods. Ask others to sign on at www.JustLabelIt.org/takeaction.

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