He's explicitly stated the only labeling he wants is bar codes!
On Jan 23, 2016 3:54 PM, "l" <
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> At long last, Tom Vilsack, at least have the decency to put labels on GMO
> apples.--Tom (Mathews)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GMO Right to Know <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Thomas Mathews <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tue, Aug 11, 2015 1:52 pm
> Subject: Frankenfruits
>
> [image: Oregon Right to Know]
> *>>> Tell retailers: GMO apples must be labeled <<<
> <https://act.myngp.com/el/2079037292268553984/-4516532792066767104>*
> Thomas,
> [image: Sign your name: Tell retailers to label GMO apples]
> <https://act.myngp.com/el/2079037292268553984/-4516532792066767104>
> Here in the Northwest, apples are part of our heritage. From Gala to
> Golden Delicious to Granny Smith, our region produces over three quarters
> of the apples grown in the United States.
>
> But thanks to recent sign-off by the FDA and USDA, new genetically
> engineered apples could be making their way to grocery store shelves
> nationwide – and they don’t even have to be labeled!
>
> *We have a right to know whether our apples have been genetically
> engineered. Add your name to tell retailers: GMO apples should be labeled!
> <https://act.myngp.com/el/2079037292268553984/-4516532792066767104>*
>
> It’s bad enough that our government is giving the green light to more and
> more GMO foods when we know that cultivation of genetically engineered
> crops has resulted in a massive spike in the use of toxic herbicides. But
> selling these frankenfruits unlabeled next to natural apples is even more
> outrageous.
>
> Enough is enough. With new GMO crops being approved all the time, it’s
> more important than ever that we ALL come together to demand labeling for
> GMO food.
>
> *Add your name: Sign the petition calling on retailers to label GMO apples
> in U.S. stores!
> <https://act.myngp.com/el/2079037292268553984/-4516532792066767104>*
>
> Thanks for standing with us,
>
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