The EPA is currently reviewing an application from the biotech giant, Dow Chemical Co., to approve Enlist Duo, a dangerous mix of glyphosate (the main ingredient in RoundUp) and the even more toxic weed killer, 2,4-D. Dow is hoping to be able to use Enlist Duo on the next generation of genetically modified crops, which Dow has engineered to withstand 2,4-D.
Human exposure to 2,4-D has been linked to an increased risk of both Parkinson’s diseases and non-Hodgkin lymphoma along with thyroid, immune and reproductive system problems. If Dow’s application is approved the use of 2,4-D in the US would more than triple from today's levels by 2020! We need to act now to make sure the EPA keeps this toxic week killer away from us and out of our food!
The EPA is currently seeking comments from the public on Dow’s application. Before the EPA makes its final decision make sure they hear from YOU. Stand with us today by adding your name to our petition telling the EPA to deny the approval of Enlist Duo for use on GMO crops!
Thank You.
Gary Hirshberg
Chairman Just Label It |
We're building a movement of concerned citizens – parents, health care workers, small business owners, farmers, and more – who care about what's in the food we eat.
In October 2011, the Just Label It campaign was formed when the Center for Food Safety filed a petition with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to require the labeling of all foods produced using genetic engineering. Days later, we asked citizens from around the country to join us and tell the FDA to "Just Label It." More than 1.2 million Americans have contacted to the FDA urging them to label genetically engineered foods. Ask others to sign on at www.JustLabelIt.org/takeaction.
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