As long as enough signatures are validated – California voters are likely going to see a ballot initiative to require labeling of genetically modified foods in November.

The California Right to Know campaign says it gathered more than 971-thousand signatures – nearly double the 555,236 required to qualify for the ballot. Biotechnology Industry Organization spokesperson Karen Batra says it’s unfortunate consumers are being dragged into the debate. She says it’s not about food labeling – but is part of a political agenda to disparage mainstream agriculture. A coalition called Stop the Costly Food Labeling Proposition is in place to oppose the initiative.