The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday denied investigating a complaint related to potential false advertising by the campaign against California's Proposition 37.
Early this morning, Stacy Malkan of the Yes on 37 campaign said the Federal Bureau of Investigation was looking into allegations that opponents of Prop 37 had misrepresented the position of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in connection with the ballot initiative and affixed the FDA seal in campaign propaganda.
Benjamin B. Wagner, U.S. Attorney with the Eastern District of California, today acknowledged receiving a complaint about misuse of the FDA seal in a campaign advertisement but said the matter had been referred to the food and drug agency.
"Neither the FBI nor this office has a pending investigation related to this matter," Wagner said.
Responding to the allegations last month, No on 37 campaign spokeswoman Kathy Fairbanks said the other side is resorting to unwarranted attacks while sensing voter opposition to the measure.
California voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a measure that would require the labeling of genetically engineered foods.
