Fri, 04 Jun 2004

How Tough Are the Crop Cops?

This highlights a real problem in GM foods: who get's what? If the new plant "escapes", what's to prevent a dose of Prozac from appearing in your Frosted Flakes?

The USDA says it's stepping up efforts to regulate drugs grown in crops, and let the public in on those regulations. But environmental groups are unconvinced. By Kristen Philipkoski.

(link) [Wired News]

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