Genetically Engineered Cotton in Tampons?

["Ruth" <ruthb@frontiernet.net>]

I am forwarding this message in hopes that someone on the list may have
information that might help.  Please post the info here and email WEN.

Thank You!
Sincerely
Ruth

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> From: The Women's Environmental Network, Viola <TestTube@gn.apc.org>
> To: ruthb@frontiernet.net
> Subject: GE Cotton in Tampons
> Date: Friday, November 12, 1999 9:35 AM
> 
> We at WEN are hoping you can help us our next query about tampons. IT
> appears that now manufacturers are using genetically engineered cotton in
> tampons. 
> 
> We need to know if anyone has conducted tests to show whether it contains
> Bt, the bacteria which attacks the guts of insects. Also is it
transferred
> to the fibre and then the woman. Are women aware that GE cotton contains
> higher levels of gossypol, a fact that Monsanto dismissed. 
> 
> If anyone can help us on these issues. Please contact us.
> 
> The Women's Environmental Network
> 87 Worship Street
> London EC2A 2BE
> t: +44 171 247 3327
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> e: wenuk@gn.apc.org
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