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More altered corn found in taco shells

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Western Family Foods Inc's taco shells have been found to contain an unapproved variety of genetically altered corn in testing conducted for anti-biotechnology groups. According to the Genetically Engineered Food Alert group, the taco shells, labeled with the name of the Tigard, OR- based company, were bought in Eugene, OR, in late Sep 2000. Two other firms, Kraft Foods Inc and Mission Foods Corp, recalled taco shells after they tested positive for StarLink corn, a variety not approved for human consumption.

Other Snack Food Manufacturing, Corn Chips

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Biotech corn maker agrees to pay farmers

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Aventis Corp, the creator of the genetically modified corn Starlink, has agreed to pay millions in compensation to its farmers and grain elevators across the country when the federal government ordered the recall of the corn. Estimates of the cost to the company range form $100 million to $1 billion. The Starlink corn had to be recalled because it was used to manufacture food products, which the government did not authorize since the corn is not fit for human consumption.

Corn, Corn Farming

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Compaq recalls computer batteries

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Compaq Computer Corp has announced the recall of 55,000 battery packs used in its Armada E500 and V300 notebook computers after receiving reports that they could be a fire hazard. The recall includes battery packs with codes TCGK 00001-10500, TCGK 20001-21800, TCGK 40001-83100 or TCHK 40001- 44700. Compaq Computer is offering owners of this recalled battery packs free replacements.

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