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Sir: The determination of the biotechnology industry to focus discussion of GMOs on the question of food safety is reminiscent of the tobacco industry's reluctance to discuss addiction.
In all probability GMOs are as safe to eat as any mass-produced food these days, tainted as it is with residues of agrichemical toxins, hormones and antibiotics. The question they wish to avoid is whether such foods are beneficial and safe to produce.
Allowing multinational biotechnology companies a measure of control over the production of food staples is in nobody's interest but theirs. The environmental risks are alarming.
JON GRAY
Bath
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