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Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

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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 @998NZD7 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Does it really matter all of the food in this country is not normal anyways-

 @965QBQC from California  answered…3yrs3Y

all food has been genetically engineered at some point it was just over long amounts of time, such as corn

 @93CHTFJ from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, along with which ingredients and which modifications.

 @8WF57BQ from California  answered…4yrs4Y

I am fine with or without this, it does not change my life at all.

 @8T98262 from California  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but consumer should be educated about the benefits and sustainability of GMO foods

 @8R3T64X from California  answered…4yrs4Y

GMO food should be label what it was modified to do compared to the non-GMO food.

 @8NZVWYC from California  answered…5yrs5Y

What are genetic foods?

 @8MKRV4Q from California  answered…5yrs5Y

It’s about right in the middle for me.

 @8F8MZH4 from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Organic-only people need to quit complaining

 @9C4WP33 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, consumers should know what they are buying

 @9983FXW from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't understand what this is

 @98R23N5 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but they should be strictly required to show accurate nutrition facts

 @97Y7R5X from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but we should change the stigma around GMO's to be more positive

 @8SJPR52Women’s Equality from California  answered…4yrs4Y

I would say so: They have the right to know what is inside the food, it may be the most promising but that does not mean that they shouldn't know what is inside.

 @8XJYR3M from California  answered…4yrs4Y

No; manufacturers should not be required to do that.

 @8RK9JZT from California  answered…4yrs4Y

the government should no be involved in personal or moral freedoms

 @98RXNTH from California  answered…2yrs2Y

pro libertarian

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