Kraft Foods has recalled millions of taco shells in the US after the
Washington DC branch of Friends of the Earth found they contained traces of
genetically modified corn licensed only for animal feed. The corn was not
approved for humans because of worries that some people might be allergic to it.
Kraft says it was a mistake. Friends of the Earth argue it shows that
genetically engineered foods aren’t regulated strictly enough.
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