If you love your body, you'll...
In 2001, I was sued in federal court by Kraft Foods International for a 1/4 of a million dollars because, as an artist, I called myself by the nickname "King VelVeeda." I fought them for about a year, but finally settled it out of court, signing a completely bogus agreement that I wish I had never signed. Now I'm THE ONLY PERSON ON EARTH who's not allowed to use the name "VelVeeda."
BUT that's just me... Beyond my own personal gripe against Kraft, there are PLENTY of real reasons to shun their invasive and pernicious "food" products. Nobody says it better than the good people at Krafty.org
"Kraft Foods is the largest food company in the country, and the second largest in the world. Kraft's products are found in 99% of U.S. households, and many of them, such as Taco Bell taco shells, Boca Burgers, Lunchables, Post cereals and Stovetop Stuffing have been found to contain untested and unlabeled genetically engineered ingredients that may put our families and environment at risk. Kraft refuses to label these inadequately tested foods, taking away our right to know what we are eating, despite the fact that between 85 and 95% of Americans want labeling.
Kraft is aware of the potential health and environmental risks of genetically engineered foods. After StarLink corn (a variety not approved for human consumption) was discovered in Kraft's products by GE Food Alert in the fall of 2000, the company recalled millions of boxes of taco shells and, to avoid further contamination, switched to non-engineered white corn in its corn-based taco products. Kraft also called for stricter regulation of engineered crops. Despite their strong statements and moves to avoid GE corn in some products, Kraft continues to use questionable genetically engineered ingredients in many of its other products. Meanwhile, hundreds of Americans have reported allergic reactions to the FDA after eating Kraft and other name brand corn products likely to contain GE corn.
Kraft has also moved to avoid genetically engineered ingredients in European markets because of consumer demand and strict laws there. They should be doing the same around the world.
Kraft must stop using genetically engineered ingredients in all its products and immediately label what's on the shelf so we can make our own choices about what we're eating. Kraft has a responsibility to support the health of its customers, as well as their environment and America's family farms. As the largest food maker in the country, Kraft must make sure its food is safe."
Tell Kraft that you don't want to be part of the experiment!"
