Discovery of genetically modified protein in imported American corn in Canada
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Last Update: 2002-04-11
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Lead: Winnipeg news: the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Canadian grain Commission (CGC) recently found some genetically modified substances on two cargo ships carrying imported corn from the United States, which will be used as livestock feed The two agencies said in a joint statement that CFIA had determined that all corn from a cargo ship found in Alberta was used as livestock feed Based on Canadian health agency's health risk testing, these corn containing genetically modified protein used as animal feed are unlikely to threaten human health, so they have not taken further measures.
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