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Oregon Voters Will Decide on GMO Food-Labeling
Oregon’s Frankenfood-labeling measure
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Oregon Measure 92 The Genetically Engineered Raw and Packaged Food Labeling Act
The Essentials
1. In 2002, Oregon voters rejected a ballot measure that would have required food manufacturers to identify products containing genetically modified ingredients. Now polls show 77 percent of voters supporting a similar food labeling initiative, Measure 92, that’s on the November ballot. Backers cite consumer health concerns and a desire to protect Oregon’s organic food industry.