USDA Investigates Detection of GE Wheat in Oregon
June 5, 2013| |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) conducted an investigation on the possible presence of genetically engineered (GE) glyphosate-resistant wheat plants in Oregon. They tested the samples in the USDA laboratories and found that they contain GE wheat variety that Monsanto was authorized to field test from 1998 to 2005.
According to USDA, the detected wheat variety does not pose a food safety concern based on the voluntary consultation conducted by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the safety of food and feed from this GE wheat variety in 2004. FDA has concluded then that the variety is as safe as conventional wheat varieties in the market.
A formal investigation has been launched by USDA to determine the circumstances and the extent of the situation and how it happened. Once they have proven that the situation is a violation of the Plant Protection Act (PPA), APHIS will seek penalties and has the authority to refer the situation for criminal prosecution, if appropriate.
Read the news release at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/2013/05/ge_wheat_detection.shtml.
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