At issue is the safety of milk, and the right of consumers to know what chemicals and drugs have been added to the milk they buy in the grocery store.
Consumer advocates say the public has a right to know.
The agrichemical industry and the Clinton administration say not. Other companies hoping to get into the business are Eli Lilly, UpJohn, and American Cyanamid. They want the product withdrawn from the market, and, until that happens, they want hormone-containing milk labeled so that consumers can make an informed choice about the milk they buy. This attitude was consistent regardless of income levels, educational background, or residence in rural or urban areas. It is no accident that the FDA and Monsanto are speaking with one voice on this issue.