USA: Important information about recent developments with StarLink Corn
By Press Release | 9 March 2001
As journalists consider reporting on the latest StarLink corn developments, GMA believes it is important to consider the following points: Although StarLink corn has not been approved for food, America's leading allergenists, the scientific community and EPA officials have all said repeatedly that StarLink corn represents no immediate health concern and that the risks -- if any -- are extremely low.
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As journalists consider reporting on the latest StarLink corn developments, GMA believes it is important to consider the following points: Although StarLink corn has not been approved for food, America's leading allergenists, the scientific community and EPA officials have all said repeatedly that StarLink corn represents no immediate health concern and that the risks -- if any -- are extremely low.
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