Message from Just Label It #OpLabelGEO

It's that time of year again, when we celebrate our country's birth and freedom with delicious barbecues, fun parades, and magnificent firework displays. Yet when it comes to choosing a celebratory meal, Americans are left in the dark, lacking the ability to know what they're buying and feeding their families. We all deserve to know how our food is produced, so we can make informed consumer choices. It's time for Washington to listen to American consumers, and require labeling of genetically engineered foods so that moms, dads, and countless other Americans can choose what's best for their families. This year, we've already had many successes. Connecticut became the first state to pass GE labeling legislation, with many states not far behind. The USDA extended review of the controversial 2,4-D corn, after thousands of consumers voiced their concern. And just last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed an amendment to label genetically engineered salmon. There's no way we can stop now – not with this kind of momentum. This July 4th, you can lend a hand by spreading the word.  Help us reach our patriotic goal of 1776 new signatures on the FDA petition by sharing the image below with friends and family on Facebook. Stand up for your Right to Know this Independence Day - click to share this image on Facebook: The more people who see this image and take action, the more we can build pressure on the FDA and members of Congress to require labeling. Please take a minute to share this image on Facebook, and make sure all your friends and family know why it's important to label genetically engineered foods. Not on Facebook? Just click forward to send this email to your friends and family!  Thanks for all that you've done to raise awareness about labeling genetically engineered foods. Have a happy and healthy July 4th! Katey ParkerPartnerships & Media ManagerJust Label It

We're building a movement of concerned citizens – parents, health care workers, small business owners, farmers, and more – who care about what's in the food we eat. In October 2011, the Just Label It campaign was formed when the Center for Food Safety filed a petition with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to require the labeling of all foods produced using genetic engineering. Days later, we asked citizens from around the country to join us and tell the FDA to "Just Label It." More than 1.1 million Americans have contacted to the FDA urging them to label genetically engineered foods. Ask others to sign on at www.JustLabelIt.org/takeaction

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