You are right on, and I didn't make the connection to the Frankenstein Genetically-Modified-Organisms crops. Me bad. I am a fan of Cardiologist Dr. Wm Davis who wrote the book, Wheat Belly. He has this website http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/
which explains the effects that Genetically-Modified-Organisms wheat has on human health. It is a Horror Story far worse than the Iodine deficiency plot. I highly recommend everyone read his book.
I'm afraid that our government has been taken over by Big Business Interests that are more interested in profits at the expense of our health. The Iodine Story & the Genetically-Modified-Organisms Story certainly make convincing evidence. Our family went on the Paleo Diet and we all take iodine. SCREW BIG BUSINESS INTERESTS ! If the planned Pandemic strikes, we will be immune. We also take 10,000 IU Vitamin D3 daily to optimize our immune system. We haven't had a cold in over 5 years, and I used to get a NASTY chest cold every year !