What does recombinant mean?
The genetic material produced when segments of DNA from different sources are joined to produce recombinant DNA, resulting from new combinations of genetic material~ Random House An organism or cell in which genetic recombination has taken place. Material produced by genetic engineering~ American Heritage Americans have been drinking genetically engineered milk for over thirteen years. Should we be concerned about this? Should consumers, through labeling laws, have a right to choose whether they want to serve their families genetically modified dairy foods including milk, cheeses and ice cream or dairy foods from non treated cows? Or should the practice of treating dairy herds with rBST be banned in the U.S. as it is in Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and most European Union countries? Most people, with the exception of those representing Monsanto and the FDA, would likely say YES to all of the above. The recombinant hormone industry claims that their hormones are “supplements” a
