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6) Modified
Publisher
Collective Eye Films
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A first-person feature documentary that questions why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in the United States and Canada, despite being labeled in 64 countries around the world. Shot over a span of ten years, the film follows the ongoing struggle to label GMOs, exposing the cozy relationship between the biotech industry and governments.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the achievements of chemist Harvey Washington Wiley, who recognized the dangers of using harmful chemicals, including formaldehyde, borax, and salicyclic acid, in food and medicine and fought for safe products for consumers.
14) Hands off my food!: how government and industry have corrupted our food and easy ways to fight back
Author
Publisher
Watchdog Works
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Americans have stopped being watchdogs over their own food supply. Roughly 100 years ago, with the birth of the FDA, we handed that responsibility over to the government and the food industry. They, in turn, have fundamentally transformed our food supply and it's making us sick, including our children. Not only are we losing our health to food related illnesses like cancer and heart disease, we are losing our freedom. Did you know that government...
15) FDA: a history
Publisher
Choices
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive look at the colorful history of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It tells the complete story of the oldest consumer protection agency in the United States...Illustrated with original images and never-before-seen-footage, the story is told by those who know the agency best -- investigators, historians, authors and employees at all levels of the organization"--Container.
Publisher
Lily Films
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Documents the trend of unlabeled genetically-modified foods which have become increasingly prevalent in grocery stores. Unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat. Explores organic and sustainable agriculture as alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture. Includes public performance rights.