15.03.2007 | permalink
A multisectoral group opposing the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the country today called for the immediate recall from the market of a corn strain produced by biotechnology company Monsanto that allegedly contain toxic elements.Eliezer Billanes, chair of the Socsksargends Agenda, said a study released today by environmental group Greenpeace showed that Monsanto’s (MON) 863 YieldGard Rootworm was affirmed by scientists to contain elements that may potentially cause liver and kidney toxicity.