Last month, Cafe Presse hosted a Conversation about I522, the proposed Washington State initiative that would mandate labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients (also known as GMO’s or genetically modified organisms). This meeting was attended by a full house of people interested in learning more about the impacts of I522.
Because of the great interest in last month’s meeting, we have decided to schedule more of these conversations between now and the November elections:
Please join us for one of the following Conversations about I522
Where: The back room at Café Presse
When: The following 5 dates and times
Monday, August 26 – 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, September 17 – 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, October 1 – 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.
Thursday, October 14 – 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Light snacks will be provided at each conversation.
Come learn what GMOs are, what foods they are in, why the labeling of genetically modified foods is important, and what you can do to help.
Suggested Donation to “Yeson522” – $5.22
Space is limited. RSVP to 206-709-7674
For more information call 206-709-7674
The Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act would force food manufacturers to label fruits, vegetables, processed foods and seafood as genetically altered. The Food and Drug Administration has allowed genetically altered foods to be sold without labeling since 1992 and does not require safety studies of such foods.