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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wrote the following in an Aug. 21, 2007 letter to Monsanto:

“The FTC staff agrees with FDA that food companies may inform consumers in advertising, as in labeling, that they do not use rBST, but should be careful not to suggest a human health or safety benefit…

The FTC staff has reviewed rBST-related claims for all of the companies referenced in the Monsanto submission and subsequent findings. Although many companies reference rBST in product labeling and on company web sites, the staff did not find any examples of national or significant regional advertising campaigns that made express or implied claims linking rBST to human health and safety…

[W]e have determined that formal investigation and enforcement action is not warranted at this time.”

Aug. 21, 2007