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.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food
@97S564H3mos
I personally don't care if my food does or does not contain GMOs. 'GMO' is very hard to define anyway, since humans have been domesticating crops for millennia. However, I see no real harm in requiring that they be labeled. If it makes some people happy, and does no harm to anyone else, I don't see why not.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, but I would prefer to ban GMOs
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, GMOs are the most promising solution to ending world hunger
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Regardless, producers should not be allowed to patent foods
it's too late. How long have we that are over 50 been exposed? the effects are already in process. So, I think the point is mute now
@5C68SLV2yrs
GMO's- Do some research! GMO's aren't typically bad. Insulin that diabetics inject themselves with, is a GMO. It's a genetically modified organism. Modifying organisms goes all the way back to Egyptian times. Tomatoes are genetically modified, Cherry tomatoes are what tomatoes used to be until people started modifying them. So tell that to everyone who thinks their tomatoes should be left alone... and then give them cherry tomatoes and see how they feel. It's ridiculous that people have such strong opinions without doing any research themselves. They ask doctors about vaccines or vegans about GMO's... how about you do research from both sides and actually look at the facts to base your opinion off of. Don't have an opinion based off of someone else's opinion.
@93JJ2J87mos
Technically insulin isn't a GMO, it's a protein produced by a GMO.
@58CWKS72yrs
Frankenstein food should be outlawed. How many gov. Officials have been purchased by the Evil of Monsanto?
@58WCY6W2yrs
The anti-GMO advocates are paranoid. Popular Mechanics magazine points out the about 70% or more of our processed foods are GMO's and have been for decades. There are so many thoroughly false rumors about GMOs, and people believe them. I lived on a farm and we grew crops with "engineered" seeds, and they grew very well with no ill effects on man or animal.
Food should be labeled with the specific modifications, it is normal for food to be modified and a generic "GMO" label just adds a stigma.
@57Z8HVB2yrs
yes, With Genetically Modifies Foods comes the ability to prevent a new plague from eliminating that food.
@592ZY9Z2yrs
Pretty much all food produced today is genetically modified. We used to do it through selective breeding, now there are other ways of modifying our food. Oversight is obviously required for all food production, but as long as it does not present a public health danger I see no reason to single out one method of manipulation over another.
I have no big stance on this
@98XBQ2K8hrs
Yes, but they should give details about what has been modified.
@98XBLQT8hrs
Yes, but GMOs are still important
@98WQT783 days
Yes, even though they are safe to eat.
@98WL9473 days
Yes. For those who are more interested in learning what their eating. Take the calorie label; it's the same principle.
@98WJW9DIndependent3 days
No-If people want to buy non-GMO food, producers will label their foods anyway.
@98WGJ9P3 days
Yes I trust science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust movies of food companies trying to sell them. Also consumers have the right to know what’s in their food.
@98W63FV4 days
They Actually already do, but the way it is done needs to be pushed out to more people.
@98W4S7G4 days
gmo's are harmless parts of the selective plant growing process, however, food should be labeled correctly for consumers
@98W2GDP4 days
So people know what they are eating yes.
@98W24LZ4 days
No, because if we label GMOs literally nobody would buy them and it would cause food to go to waste. And we are already having food issues as it is.
@98VZX7J4 days
Yes because If people are allergic and they die, they are dead.
@98VLDD55 days
it should be added for those who may be allergic to the ingredients added to the food in order to avoid an allergic reaction.
@98VL4CW5 days
what does that mean?????
@98VKDTKWomen’s Equality5 days
this has nothing to do with me so why should I have an opinion on something like this.
@98TTFLB6 days
No, If this was true almost all food eaten today would have to be labeled due to the current definition of GMO foods.
@98TSTDN6 days
i dont really care its just food
@98TRZ9H6 days
Yes, just to be safe that if anyone is either allergic, does not eat GMO foods, or just doesn't trust it knows.
@98TBL2P1wk
stop gmos. they arent native they arent healthy. they are filthy man made chemicals. eat natural. take care of earth and she WILL take care of us
@98T7K3K1wk
I don't really know but i think
@98SZSTR1wk
Yes because consumers have a right to know, but with more education on the science and what it actually entails.
@98SZPYD1wk
Yes, but with additional information regarding the role of GMOs in the modern food world as to counteract stigma.
Yes, but I do trust GMO.
@98SVJLH1wk
@98SS3WZ1wk
No and they should not be able to patent genetic sequences or add unwanted technology into our food either. Also there needs to be a clear warning label explaining what harm gmo does. Also if they are using water cremation on the crops as well
@98SRLM51wk
Yes, but educate the public about GMO’s and why they are beneficial and not evil
@98SGLL31wk
i mean it all depend on what it is
@98S85FM1wk
All foods should be fresh and grown naturally with absolutely no additives what so ever
No, but non-GMO products should be labeled.
@98S6QV31wk
Yes, If the genetic modification is known to be dangerous.
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