On Beyond Organic: GMO Lawsuits & Health Risks

March 07, 2006 — By Icicle Networks




Most Americans remain unaware of genetically engineered food, according to a recent survey from the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology, despite the fact nearly 75 percent of all processed foods -- from soda to soup -- contain genetically engineered ingredients.

South Dakota farmer Pat Trask definitely isn’t in the dark. The living he makes growing alfalfa could be threatened by the planting of GE crops nearby which will likely contaminate his own fields. He could then be sued for millions by the large biotech company who’s patented the contaminating GE seed.

It’s an increasingly common story for American farmers and it’s pushed Trask to a “nausea plateau.” So, he’s suing the government.

Join host Jerry Kay, as we find out about the latest GMO lawsuit and hear about best-selling author Jeffrey Smith’s investigations into the health risks connected to consuming GE food.

The Beyond Organic one-hour radio show airs every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (PST), reaching thousands of listeners across North America via traditional radio stations, satellite radio, webcasting and podcasting. Shorter segments are rebroadcast on the CBS Radio Network and Armed Forces Radio. For information on this week's guests and to tune in, visit www.BeyondOrganic.com. You can also listen at www.iciclenetworks.com  and www.wisdommedia.com .

The show was created by Straus Communications, and is produced in association with Icicle Networks and the Environmental News Network.

Source: Icicle Networks