Genetically Modified Corn
Raises Danger Signals
by dr. martha grout
A
new study published in the Archives of Environ- “Not only are we finding the studies were dishonest,
m
ental Contamination and Toxicology shows that but we have no idea when we eat genetically modified
laboratory rats fed genetically engineered maize pro- food because it
duced by Monsanto show signs of toxicity in kidney and isn’t labeled in
liver. This is the first time that a GE product which has been any way,” said
cleared for use as food for humans and animals has of- Scottsdale physi-
ficially shown signs of toxic effects on internal organs. cian Dr. Martha
The study analyzed results of safety tests submitted by Grout. “There
Monsanto to the European Commission when the company is growing con-
was seeking authorization to market its GE Maize variety cern in the medi-
MON863 in the EU. MON863 was approved by the European cal community
Commission, in spite of opposition by a majority of EU mem- about what these
ber states, who raised concerns over the safety of the maize. modified pesti-
Greenpeace obtained the data through a court case, cides are doing Aerial view of a crop circle made by local
and had it evaluated by a team of experts headed by Pro- once they get in-
farmers and Greenpeace volunteers in
fessor Gilles Eric Séralini, a governmental expert in ge- side the human
Isabela province, 300 km northeast of
netic engineering technology from the University of Caen. gut. The best way
Manila. The crop circle, with a slash over
the letter 'M' symbolizes farmer's rejection
In a joint press conference with Greenpeace in Ber- to avoid GE food
of genetically-modified Bt corn crops from
lin, Professor Séralini said, “Monsanto’s analyses do is to eat organic.” Monsanto Corporation.
not stand up to rigorous scrutiny – to begin with, their Dr. Grout will be
statistical protocols are highly questionable. Worse, the speaking on genetically modified food at the 2nd Annual
company failed to run a sufficient analysis of the differ- Green Summit on September 6th at the Phoenix Conven-
ences in animal weight. Crucial data from urine tests tion Center.
were concealed in the company’s own publications.”
Greenpeace is calling upon governments to under- To contact Dr. Martha Grout, visit www.ArizonaAd-
take an urgent reassessment of all other authorized GE
vancedMedicine.com or call 480-240-2600. For more
products and a strict review of current testing methods. information on the Green Summit, visit
www.greensummit.net.
12 Phoenix
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