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Way to go Vermont! House passes GMO Bill

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com is excited to inform our community that Vermont is coming close to being the first state in the nation to require labeling of genetically modified foods! The Vermont House passed the bill by an incredible 107-37 vote! While the … Continue reading →

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Are Girl Scout Cookies “doing a good turn” for American consumers?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com has a question for our community … can you tell us what Partially Hydrogenated Oils, Artificial Flavors, Natural Flavors, Caramel Color, Sorbitol, Carrageenan and GMO ingredients have in common with Samoas, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos and Dulce De Leches? … Continue reading →

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Stay involved in the fight against GMOs … tell grocery stores to say NO to genetically modified seafood!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com loves a good petition! We’re always encouraged by the impact of consumer voices on the food industry. Today we found information that we wanted to share with our community so that we all can stay involved in the fight … Continue reading →

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Genetically Modified Salmon could hit supermarkets quicker than first thought … Frankenfish gets initial FDA Approval

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com learned today that it’s quite possible that GMO salmon may soon be coming to a seafood section near you – but you might not know it when it gets there. Nicknamed “Frankenfish” due to its abnormally large size in … Continue reading →

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The power of social media … Saying no to GMOs on the Cheerios Facebook page

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com definitely considers this story food for thought. It appears that consumers who are staunchly against GMOs and avidly for GMO labeling on food products have paid more than a bit of attention to the Facebook Cheerios page. They are … Continue reading →

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The fight to have GMOs labeled in our foods isn’t over yet! Goldfish Crackers have been cited in a lawsuit targeting genetically modified soy …

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com and those in our community were very disappointed by the defeat of Proposition 37 in the California elections last week. But we are happy to report tonight that it’s becoming more and more obvious that the fight is not … Continue reading →

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Sad news to report: Proposition 37 fails in California … GMO ingredients are not required to be labeled on food products in the state that fought for it

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com is reporting a sad story tonight. Proposition 37 was on the ballot yesterday in California and was defeated. We’ve been following this story and we’re definitely feeling sadness tonight bringing you the details on how the vote played out. … Continue reading →

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Real developments in the fight against GMOs and how YOU can get involved!

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Luanne

Last month, FoodFacts.com posted a blog focused on a study from France that suggested a link between GMO corn and cancer in rats. Since that time, many different organizations have tried to debunk the study, while others have come to … Continue reading →

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Cancer concerns emerge around Monsanto’s herbicide and it’s genetically modified corn

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Luanne

While the food industry remains insistent that genetically modified foods pose no risk to the health of the population, FoodFacts.com has consistently found current information from credible sources that are finding more and more links to GMOs and health problems. … Continue reading →

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GMO Education – A “cool” approach

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com prides ourselves on educating our community on issues surrounding our food supply. And as all of you know, GMOs are a major issue affecting us all. For average consumers, though, GMOs can be a very confusion issue. There are … Continue reading →

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