Sneaky GMO pollen
GMO soybean pollenmay threaten Mexicanhoney exports
February 14, 2014
Researchers find genetically modified pollen from soybeans in otherwise GMO-free Mexican honey.
Researchers find genetically modified pollen from soybeans in otherwise GMO-free Mexican honey.
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