This is almost worthy of the CT board, but it is too serious. I often wonder if people think about the fact that these GMO foods contain manipulated bacteria that have the potential to cause all manner of harm if the food is eaten raw...like Carrots, Lettuce, Cilantro, Tomato, Peppers etc etc. They should all be destroyed just based on that.
Judge Orders Destruction of Biotech Beets: Federal judge orders seed companies to destroy genetically engineered beets planted in Sept.
The Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO December 1, 2010 (AP)
A federal judge has ordered the destruction of all genetically engineered sugar beets that seed companies planted in September.
U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey White of San Francisco found that the U.S. Department of Agricultural improperly granted permission for the plantings without a detailed environmental review. White said his order will take effect Dec. 6 to give the companies time to appeal.
The companies couldn't be reached for comment late Tuesday.
Several environmental groups filed a lawsuit in September alleging the USDA's action violated an earlier decision by White.
The environmental groups say Monday's ruling affects beets planted in Oregon and Arizona. The sugar beets are genetically engineered with a bacteria gene to withstand sprayings of a popular weed killer.
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