Kroger and Safeway--the #1 and #2 U.S. conventional grocery chains--have just joined other major retailers like Target, Meijer, Aldi, Giant Eagle, Whole Foods and many others in protecting consumers, wild salmon and the environment by rejecting GE salmon, but there are many companies who still haven’t responded. So, who’s next? Costco is one of the largest retailers of salmon and seafood in the U.S. and is one of the last large retailers that hasn’t made a commitment not to sell GE salmon. Sign the petition urging Costco to join its competitors and commit to keeping GE salmon off its shelves: Dear Mr. Jelinek, CEO, Costco: As you may be aware, the US Food and Drug Administration is considering approval of the genetically engineered (GE) salmon, which would be the first time GE animal ever approved for human consumption. Polls show the overwhelming majority of consumers don’t want to eat GE salmon. Nearly 2 million people -- including scientists, fishermen, business owners, and consumers -- have written to the FDA in opposition to the approval of GE salmon. More than 60 grocery retailers across the U.S., including Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Target, Kroger and Safeway, have made commitments not to sell GE salmon or other GE seafood if it comes to market. As one of the largest retailers of salmon and seafood in the U.S., Costco should have a strong policy on this important issue. I urge Costco to join these other leaders in making a commitment to not sell GE salmon. The FDA is reviewing GE salmon for commercial production, and if the agency approves this risky fish it has indicated it would not likely require GE salmon to be labeled. That’s why CFS joined with Friends of the Earth, Food & Water Watch, Consumers Union and many others to urge supermarkets, seafood companies and restaurants to reject these fish if they come to market. We’ve had several victories so far, and with your help we can urge even more companies to avoid GE salmon. Tell the CEO of Costco to step up to the plate and help keep GE salmon off our plates! -Center for Food Safety-
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:06:40 +0000