Tag: GMO
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Vermont Passes GM Labeling Legislation
Vermont lawmakers have reportedly passed the nation’s first state bill (H.B. 112) to require mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Passed in the Vermont House of Representatives, 114-30, and in the state Senate, 28-2, the bill would require foods containing GM ingredients sold in retail outlets to be labeled as either…
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Bill Seeks to Block Mandatory GM Labeling
U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) has introduced legislation (H.R. 4432) that would prohibit states from implementing labeling laws for foods that contain genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Titled the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act,” the bill would (i) require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to mandate GM labeling only if those foods “are…
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Putative Class Claims Vinegar Not “All Natural”
A California resident has filed a putative statewide class action against H.J. Heinz Co. alleging that its Distilled White Vinegar is falsely advertised as “all natural” because it is made with genetically modified (GM) crops. Banafsheha v. H.J. Heinz Co., No. 14-2023 (C.D. Cal., filed March 17, 2014). Alleging that she paid more for the product…
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GM Wheat Litigation to Enter Mediation
Wheat farmers who sued Monsanto Co. over losses they allegedly sustained after genetically modified (GM) wheat was discovered in an Oregon farmer’s field have reportedly decided to attempt to mediate the dispute. In re Monsanto Co. GE Wheat Litig., MDL No. 2473 (D. Kan.). Details about the consolidation of a number of related cases before…
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Snyder’s-Lance Seeks Dismissal of “Natural” Class Action Complaint
Snack maker Snyder’s Lance, Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss an amended class complaint filed by representative plaintiffs alleging that the company misleads consumers by labeling its products as “natural” when they contain genetically modified ingredients. Barron v. Snyder’s Lance, Inc., No. 13-62496 (S.D. Fla., Miami Div., motion filed March 10, 2014). Among other…
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Hawaii Court Restrains County from Enforcing GE Crop Registration Rule
According to a news source, the Hilo, Hawaii, Circuit Court has granted the request of an anonymous papaya farmer to stay the March 5, 2014, deadline imposed by Hawaii County for growers of genetically engineered (GE) crops to register or face a $1,000 penalty per day. Doe v. Cty. Of Hawaii, No. 14-1-0094 (Hawaii Cir.…
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AquaBounty Seeks Approval to Sell GM Fish in Canada
The company that has developed a genetically modified (GM) salmon has reportedly filed an application with Health Canada seeking its approval to market the fish for human consumption. AquaBounty received the approval of Environment Canada in November 2013 to produce GM salmon fish eggs at its Prince Edward Island hatchery—a decision that has been challenged…
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Largest U.S. Grocery Stores Join Pledge Against GE Salmon
The nation’s two largest grocery stores, Kroger and Safeway, have pledged not to sell genetically engineered (GE) salmon, joining a growing group of stores, including Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, H-E-B, Meijer, Hy-Vee, Marsh, and Giant Eagle, that have already rejected the GE salmon currently under final review by the U.S. Food and Drug…