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Survey: Most People Unsure About Cloned Food
TROY, Mich., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey shows that more than
two-thirds of consumers are uncertain about the safety of cloned food after
the recent approval of the Food and Drug Administration.
According to the survey from Clear Seas Research, 77.8 percent of
respondents said they were unsure about the safety of cloned food, wanting
more information before making a decision. Many respondents referred to Dolly,
the first cloned sheep, and findings since her birth in their uncertainties.
"These findings indicate that processors need to supply consumers with
more information," says Sarah Corp, executive director of Clear Seas. "There
are a lot of misperceptions about what cloning is and information is the only
thing that will alleviate the fear and uncertainty surrounding this topic."
The study also found that 15.7 percent of respondents believed that cloned
food is safe after the FDA's approval and 6.6 percent did not feel it was
safe.
Clear Seas Research conducted an online poll to gauge consumer reaction to
the FDA approval of the sale of meat and milk products from cloned livestock.
Below are results from the poll conducted January 21, 2008 - January 23, 2008.
SOURCE Clear Seas Research
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