Nestlé Removes GMO Ingredients from Baby Foods in South Africa, Not USA
by Christina Sarich, Natural Society, 28 September 2014
Although Nestlé has removed GMOs in baby food in other countries, they are still in baby food made for the U.S. High levels of GMOs are found in “Purity” brands.
Why has Nestlé, who owns a baby-formula producing company called Gerber, removed GMOs (genetically modified organisms) from baby foods and formulas in South Africa and not in the United States? Perhaps because South African parents are more vocal than Americans. Or it might also be because corporations conducting business in the U.S. are protected by government agencies who don’t seem to give a hoot about public health – not even of our most fragile citizens. Maybe it’s time we speak out for the sake of children’s health.
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by Christina Sarich, Natural Society, 28 September 2014
Although Nestlé has removed GMOs in baby food in other countries, they are still in baby food made for the U.S. High levels of GMOs are found in “Purity” brands.
Why has Nestlé, who owns a baby-formula producing company called Gerber, removed GMOs (genetically modified organisms) from baby foods and formulas in South Africa and not in the United States? Perhaps because South African parents are more vocal than Americans. Or it might also be because corporations conducting business in the U.S. are protected by government agencies who don’t seem to give a hoot about public health – not even of our most fragile citizens. Maybe it’s time we speak out for the sake of children’s health.
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