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2006-08-26 |

GM Rice: USDA certifies detection test

USDA on Thursday certified tests from Bayer CropScience that detects when an unapproved genetically modified rice known as LLRICE 601 is present in commercial rice. One test could cost as much as $300, but it is uncertain who will pay for the testing, U.S. Agriculture Department said.</p><p><a href="http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=scienceNews&storyID=2006-08-25T215714Z_01_N25225472_RTRIDST_0_SCIENCE-FOOD-BAYER-RICE-DC.XML&archived=False">Reuters: Test to detect Bayer GMO rice could cost $300: USDA</a>