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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@94DXF9W3yrs3Y
Genetically engineered foods make up the majority don’t they? Even for things like watermelon and corn. I think it should be stated somewhere on the packaging
@8VPS86J4yrs4Y
I don'tthey should considering there have been 0 cases of GMO's causing illness or big health defects.
@8FJ68845yrs5Y
Yes, but I think there needs to be more education on what a GMO is
@9BN4NN92yrs2Y
Yes, so long as we differentiate between actual genetically engineered GMOs and selectively bred crops
@9BBPRNG2yrs2Y
I don’t care either way. I like normal food but I don’t have a problem with GMO stuff.
@99SX4L82yrs2Y
Yes, with an explanation on what changes are made to reduce stigma.
@97VGG6V3yrs3Y
No, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science
@96YVZX43yrs3Y
Yes, While I trust the science of food engineering I also think consumers have a right to know what is in their food
@96YVZX43yrs3Y
Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering & consumers have a right to know what is in their food
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