WASHINGTON - February 20 - The Union of Concerned Scientists will release new research Monday detailing contamination from genetic engineering in a segment of agriculture presumed not to contain GE elements. The problem, if left unchecked, could disrupt agricultural trade with countries in Europe and Asia, burden the food industry, and threaten human health.

WHAT: Press conference to release new research and report on contamination from genetically engineered DNA

WHEN: 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 23

WHO:

-- Dr. Margaret Mellon, director, Food and Environment Program, Union of Concerned Scientists

-- Dr. Frederick L. Kirschenmann, director, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University

-- Dr. Jane Rissler, deputy director, Food and Environment Program, Union of Concerned Scientists

WHERE: National Press Club, Zenger Room, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC

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