I wrote to Frito-Lay and Mission Foods inquiring about their use of GMOs. As you probably know, up to 90% of the corn you find in processed foods in supermarkets contain genetically modified corn.
If you don't already know, there are several reasons to NOT buy GM corn. One, potential health effects. Two, the homogenization of the food industry means only a few corporations are in control of our food and that is scary; three, this 'food' is patented. I do not believe in patenting food. Four, insufficient regulation allowed GMOs into the marketplace and insufficient regulation is still a problem.
Here are the two letters I got: First, Frito-Lay:
If you don't already know, there are several reasons to NOT buy GM corn. One, potential health effects. Two, the homogenization of the food industry means only a few corporations are in control of our food and that is scary; three, this 'food' is patented. I do not believe in patenting food. Four, insufficient regulation allowed GMOs into the marketplace and insufficient regulation is still a problem.
Here are the two letters I got: First, Frito-Lay:
| From: | noreply@fritolay.com |
| Sent: | Tue 2/09/10 3:00 PM |
Here's our response to your e-mail - RE: one of our products, Reference #010901843A Hi, Thanks for contacting us. We’re glad for the chance to provide some clarification about biotechnology.Since more of our ingredients are purchased on the open market, it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine whether the commodity has been developed through biotechnology. However, Frito-Lay relies on and supports the regulatory agencies charged with safeguarding America's food supply. You may be interested in our Natural line of snack foods that are made with organic corn and contain no artificial ingredients, added colors, preservatives or MSG. Best of all, this line includes the popular chip brands of Lay’s, Ruffles, Cheetos and Tostitos. We appreciate the time you took to contact us and hope this information is helpful. Best regards, Linda Frito-Lay Consumer Affairs 010901843A
And here is the second letter, from Mission Foods:
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| From: | Quality Assurance (Quality@missionfoods.com) |
| Sent: | Tue 2/09/10 2:44 PM |
Dear Valued Customer: Thank you for taking the time out to contact Mission Foods with your question. We do not use any genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, in any of our products. We hope this helps you. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. -- Mission Foods
5 comments:
Seems to be a contradiction there between the two.
Hmm. I don't like those inconsistent and evasive answers. I am going to start buying organic tortillas based on what I'm learning about Roundup ready soy and corn. I don't like the sound of glyphosates (sp?) facilitating transport of toxins like aluminum to my brain because I eat gmo corn. Pity what is happening to our God given food in the U.S. for a few measly bucks! Why?! so the rich can, for instance, captain a yacht or two? Very primate dominance display; very juvenile and short sighted as hell.
These are two different companies, right? What is inconsistent? Frito lay uses gmos mission does not. Am I missing something?
Well I think what they're saying is that Frito Lay is inconsistent... it would be great if some of these huge food companies would take the lead. I guess it's good that at least Frito Lay started a non-GMO food line, but it's the regulatory agencies that permit them to continue to use GMO products.
If mission doesn't use gmos they should show the no gmo symbol on their packaging. I wanted corn tortillas yesterday and found their brand at the super market. I even called the number on the package but they wree closed. I bought the tortillas anyway, but with some concern. Today I found this blog quoting their letter which is reassuring, but I still wonder why they don't put it on their packaging. I think they'd attract a lot more buyers that way.
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