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A bitter row over genetically modified food is casting a shadow over efforts to rush aid to millions of Africans facing starvation. Even as millions of people suffer from malnutrition, thousands of tons of food stockpiles are lying unused - or are even being shipped away. Five of the six southern African countries are imposing tough restrictions on the maize, fearing it either is unsafe to eat or could contaminate their environment.