SAMPLE LETTER TO TOP GROCERY STORES

Cut and paste the text below into your word processing program so that you can personalize the letter.

Store Name
date
Name of manager
Store management

Dear__________________________,

I am a loyal shopper and I am writing today to ask that if your store brands have (GE) genetically engineered ingredients that your supermarket  eliminate the use of these ingredients in these products. Your customers shop in your stores because we expect high quality foods that are good for our families. The  use of GE ingredients in your store brands would undermine my confidence in the quality of your products.

I am concerned about GE foods because… in this paragraph describe in your own words why you are concerned. For instance: corporate control of the food supply, genetic contamination of organic crops, human health risks, lack of choice, etc. In response to the threat of GE foods, I urge you to do the right thing and remove genetically engineered ingredients from your store brand products. By making this commitment your store would be protecting the health of your customers and the environment. Three national chains, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Wild Oats, have already made this commitment.

I do not want to buy genetically engineered foods, I hope that you will eliminate GE ingredients in your store brand products (if they do have GMO's)  so I can feel confident about shopping in your store.

Sincerely,
(your name and address)