Tom Colicchio Supports Bill Labeling Genetically Modified Foods
Written by Vegetarian Star on May 2nd, 2013 in Chefs, Farming, Food & Drink.
Tom Colicchio is backing a bill that would let every consumer know if genetically modified food ingredients are in the food they are purchasing.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore have introduced a bill that would require these foods to be labeled as such.
“As a chef and restaurateur, it’s extremely important to me to know what I’m cooking with. Is it too much to ask to know what I’m really feeding my family?” Colicchio asked.
According to the Environmental Working Group, more than 90% of Americans want to know if their food is genetically modified.
And while most foods aren’t currently labeled, many foods Americans eat everyday are.
Eighty-eight percent of field corn is genetically engineered. So is 90% of soybeans and 990% of canola seeds grown in the U.S.
“I was raised to believe we have a choice about what we’re feeding our families. Make sure we know what we’re eating by taking action today,” Colicchio said.
To get in contact with your local representatives to let them know you want to know if the food you eat is genetically modified, visit the Environmental Working Group.
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