Monsanto Accused of Wheat Contamination, Negligence

Last Updated on June 26, 2017

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At A Glance

This Alert Affects
Farmers who grow wheat within the U.S. and whose crops may have been contaminated by genetically modified crop.
Damages
It has been alleged that GM wheat has cross-pollinated with conventional wheat, rendering the latter un-exportable and unfit for human consumption
Company(ies)
Monsanto
Additional Details
The Pacific Northwest area is majorly affected, with soft white wheat exports already cancelled.
Date
USDA confirmed discovery of modified wheat on May 28, 2013.