Email your comments on StarLink corn to the EPA
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email: opp-docket@epa.gov subject: Docket Control No. PF-867B from (your full name): from (your email): Your address: Your city:  State:

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address, city and state will be automatically appended)
Dear Ms. Browner, The EPA is considering approval of products containing genetically engineered StarLink corn for human consumption. StarLink was approved only for animal feed and industrial uses because it contains a plant pesticide, Cry9C, which is a suspected food allergen. According to the EPA's Scientific Advisory Panel, Cry9C possesses the two properties that are "the best available criteria presently known [for food allergen proteins]: 1) heat stability and 2) resistance to digestion." StarLink is already in the food supply, but some products containing it have been recalled to protect public health. Approval now for food use would not only subject Americans to the risk of allergies, but would also undermine the credibility of the EPA. I urge you not to let EPA be bullied by the food and biotech industries. Deny the petition for food use of StarLink. Thoroughly investigate all alleged cases of allergic reactions and subject StarLink to stringent allergenicity tests. Japan has refused to accept StarLink in its food supply. Americans deserve no less. Sincerely yours,