Currently, GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods in the United States are not classified differently by the FDA and do not require labeling. Although no reports of ill effects from GMO foods have been documented, advocacy groups such as Greenpeace and the Organic Consumers Association argue that past studies cannot be trusted because they were sponsored by pro-GMO companies and do not measure the long-term effects on humans, the environment, and nature. Opponents argue that labeling adds an unfounded stigma over organic foods and that if a nutritional or allergenic difference were found, current FDA regulations would already require a label.
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Yes. I do believe GMO's are safe however they should be labeled just in case new scientific research finds a health risk down the line.
No, and ban food labels claiming 'non-gmo' or 'gmo free'. Additionally, there should be public education campaigns to destigmatize GMOs.
Consumers must know what is in their food. I also support the idea of not allowing producers to be able to patent foods.
YES. All food should be accurately labeled. However, the public is largely ignorant about what GMO means, so we need a national education campaign to enable consumers and voters to make more informed decisions. Companies that profit from producing GMO products should be barred from attempting to influence public opinion about it, but they should be required to fund the public educations campaign, which should be formulated by an independent body that includes consumers and voters.
I do not care how GMO food is labeled. GMOs are a good thing, but some people don't understand that.
Consumers have a right to know how their food was produced; producers should not be allowed to patent; while I trust the science of responsible food engineering, food companies are not always honest.
No, Our wheat and corn have been corrupted for years. So it is just a worthless marketing ploy
Yes, and inform the consumers what the GMO lable really means
GMOs are less scary than people think, I don’t really care if my food is genetically modified, most food is at this point anyway.
GMO's should be a luxury as advertised.
Yes but people shouldn't have an immediate response to thinking GMOs are bad
The US' food is terrible for you and most chemicals are banned in other countries. The US wants us sick so they can charge us for terrible Healthcare
No, GMOs should not be legal in food.
I think it is up to the store owner, but I think he/she would get more sales if they did
Yes, but ban and regardless, producers should not be allowed to patent foods
I believe that gmos are very beneficial but also shoudk be labeled
Yes, and the genetic specific modification should be classified/categorized, because I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them
Yes and no. We do need all the information about our foods, but the stigma of GMO isn't where it ends. Allergens, processes, etc are probably more important. Not suppressing safety info and testing is much more important. GMO on its own isn't an issue.
I don't really care about GMOs because it seems to me anyone who cares about GMO's are nutjob conspiracy theorists. But at the same time it would be good to know exactly what is in the food or if it is genetically modified. So yes more transparency.
Yes, but I believe it should be safe first instead of consuming proving it is safe to eat.
Yes, but I prefer GMOs to be banned. Although, the researchers should be allowed to conduct research in their labs.
No and if they find out half apologize and then change nothing.
I don't exactly know what this is
Yes, don’t lie about your product being healthy.
Yes while I trust the science of GMOs I still believe people have the right to know what is in their food.
Don’t know enough to have a solid decision
Yes, but we need to educate consumers and undo the stigma placed on GMOs.
either way we will eat it because the world can eat anything at this point
No, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science and it's the most promising solution to ending world hunger.
Yes, because what if the people put something that people are allergic to in the food?
I don't really mind either way
I dont have spescific opion
Yes, and with increased education on GMOs to remove the stigma around them
I feel like they should only so that people that want genuine natural food can pay for what they want.
I literally do not care. It's not a big deal if companies have to disclose GMO use, but there is zero proof that GMOs have any negative effects.
Yes, but educate the public on the science.
Yes, with detail, because some GMOs are more harmful than others.
Don’t know anything about that.
Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering and believe that GMOs are the most promising solution to ending world hunger.
no, because i'm not trying to die or get sick because somebody put chemicals in my food
Yes but I am not against GMO's
Yes, but implement a consumer education program to enlighten the public about all various foods that have been genetically altered and why this is important.
Yes, there is no problem with GMOs but consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
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I support gmos but people have a right to know what's in their food
It is a man-made construction to believe that science is harmful in food, GMOs have no downside in my views and people would go along with them if they didn't see an additional sticker.
Yes, with an explanation for the modification.
At this point in time, GMO's are more productive, and overall better for the environment, so yes the should be labeled, but not discriminated on.
no put uranium in it for vitamins
I don't have enough information on this topic to form an opinion.
My understanding on this i dont have much in depth understanding to this problem.
why is a 13 year old being asked these questoins
No, but the government should fund unbiased research on GMOs in the meantime
Yes, but more transparency in food education is necessary. Not all GMOs are not bad and we shouldn't be afraid of consuming them.
I do not even know that this means, so I do not have an opinion on it
No, because it doesn't negatively affect foods that have gmos and they aren't any sort of risk, so they don't need to be labled.
No, GMOs are the most promising solution to ending world hunger and we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science. Regardless, producers should not be allowed to patent edible plants nor edible fungi.
Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but people have a right to know what goes into their food
im going to be honest i don't have an ansewer for this one
Yes, we should know which strain is being used and have a registry for genetically modified organisms.
Labeling or not, the scientific practices of private companies need to be thoroughly vetted by independent scientists separate from said company.
Yes, people deserve to know what is in their food, however GMOs are not an issue
No, but only after there is sufficient evidence that modifications have no potential side effects
No, and the use of such labels should be banned
Yes, but what’s wrong with genetically engineered food?
No because its very bad and very un-heathy and yes because some people cant afford non GMOs
Yes, but GMO that have possible negative health effects should be banned.
I do not understand this topic
Whatever is best for them
No, but If a detrimental/negative effect is found, then yes
I feel indifferent about this topic.
I don’t really have an opinion because feel is i don’t know enough info yet
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Yes, because consumers have the right to know what they're eating, but at the same time GMO may also be a step in the right direction to solving world hunger
Find a natural way and do it for everybody.
I do not think it matters.
Yes, because companies should be transparent but GMO's are harmless and should not have a negative stigma
I don't see how this affects me since I don't particularly care.
Cross Pollenating is GMO and has been in practice for over 2 centuries.
Yes, any food that isn't GMO should be banned
No, but the FDA should make sure approved GMOs are not harmful to humans in the short or long term.
Yes, I think GMOs "s should definitely be more heavily monitored, and people should have a right to know what is in the food they are consuming. If it is indeed bad for one's health or the environment, it should no longer be produced.
Yes, for transparency, however I am comfortable with consuming GMOs
I support GMO's, but labeling food seems like a good idea.
Yes, but only until studies about long term effects are completed and prove there are no ill effects
If it has chemicals added and not selective bred crops then yes.
Non GMO foods don't exist.
Sure why not, even though GMOs aren't unhealthy nor dangerous.
Yes, although I trust the science of responsible food engineering, others may prefer natural products, so they deserve to know what products are modified.
I am satisfied with what we have now.
engineered is like engines so moving food no
I mean I don't really care either way
I think they should, but in a very less quantity. Too much is not good for you.
I have too little information on this topic to put a stance.
I care more about the pesticides used than selective breeding.
Yes because people do have the right to know what is in the food they consume, but also no because I do agree it adds to the stigma of science.
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