d chain and the environment. One example, for instance, was in 1989 and 1990, when a genetically engineered brand of L-tryptophan, a common dietary supplement, killed more than 30 Americans and permanently disabled more than 5,000 others with a potentially fatal and painful blood disorder, eosinophilia myalgia syndrome, before it was recalled by the FDA. The manufacturer, Showa Denko K.K., Japan's third largest chemical company, had used genetically engineered bacteria to produce the over-the-counter supplement. It is believed that the bacteria somehow became contaminated during the DNA process. There were no labels on the product to identify the product as having been genetically engineered. According to thebiotechnology industry almost 100% of US food and fiber will be geneticallyengineered within 5-10 years. The "hidden menu" of these unlabeledgenetically engineered foods and food ingredients in the US now includessoybeans, soy oil, corn, potatoes, squash, canola oil, cottonseed oil,papaya, tomatoes, and dairy products. Never again will people know the joy of eating naturally produced, fresh foods, so this is why some people believe GE foods should be wiped out in its entirety. Some members of the public seem prepared to take the risk. Contaminating most of our processed food is a risk imposed on us.I came to know about this problem when I heard about the numerous Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) urban legends. Rumor number one -- KFC does not use real chickens. They actually use genetically manipulated organisms. These so called "chickens" are kept alive by tubes inserted into their bodies to pump blood and nutrients throughout their structure. They have no beaks, no feathers, and no feet. Their bone structure is dramatically shrunk to get more meat out of them. This is great for KFC because they do not have to pay so much for their production costs. There is no more plucking of the feathers or the removal of the beaks and feet. Rumor ...
