Proponents, Opponents Gear Up For I-522 Debate  By Steve Jackson
The debate over labeling genetically modified foods is starting
to heat up in Washington state.   Genetically modified foods use
a genetice piece of another plant or animal to modify the
quality of the food or to make it easier for a grower to
produce. But there are some who worry abou the possible ill
health effects such products may have.   In an effort to inform
consumers, a Washington state initiative calls for genetically
modified foods to be labeled as such. Proponents have been
working on the issue for sometime now, and the 'No on Initiative
522' campaign is now gearing up for the debate.  Dan Newhouse is
a former head of the Washington State Agricultural Department.
He feels there is already a good option for forlks who want to
avoid foods that have been genetically engineered.  Dan
Newhouse: "They can by choosing organic foods where they buy
their groceries and be assured there are no genetically
engineered products in that."   But I-5