Up Against the Clock

by Elissar Khalek — last modified 2008-12-18 10:42

In their final days, the Bush Administration wants to roll back consumer protections on irradiated beef, natural and organic standards, genetically engineered animals and more to fulfill the wish list of the agribusiness industry.

Stop the Bush administration's assault on consumer protections

While the Bush administration is working hard to weaken or reverse policies that protect your food, we are working hard to defend and strengthen them.

But we need your help. We anticipate that the administration will attempt to change rules on the following issues regardless of consumer interest.

Take action now:

Irradiation of beef carcasses

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Organic standards for fish

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Standards for Listeria in food

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Standards for "naturally raised" and other meat labels

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Genetically engineered animals

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Up Against the Clock

Stop the Bush administration's assault on consumer protections

Irradiation of beef carcasses

Organic standards for fish

**Standards for Listeria in food**

Standards for "naturally raised" and other meat labels

Genetically engineered animals

Mad Cow Disease

Drinking Water

Pesticides in Household Products

Fact Sheets

Reports


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