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.
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food
@97S564H2wks
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.
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Yes, but I would prefer to ban GMOs
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
No, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
No, GMOs are the most promising solution to ending world hunger
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Regardless, producers should not be allowed to patent foods
@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.
@93JJ2J85mos
Technically insulin isn't a GMO, it's a protein produced by a GMO.
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
@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.
@984C68T6hrs
No, but knowing what is in their food might be good
Yes they should and make sure that they’re safe to eat
No, the govermennt should get out of it and leave it up to the market.
@979LZZ6 16hrs
The reason the government had to get involved in the first place is because "the market" actively did not do anything about it...
@9842FF616hrs
If a person wants to eat it then they should be able too
@983YSJ217hrs
people should know whats in there food
@983WYKYIndependence18hrs
It should depend on if they are harmful
@983WPXQ18hrs
america should be legally required to make everyone drive a ford f150
@983Q6X421hrs
Yes, but GMOs help the world and allow for people to get food so they should know whats in it but it's not important.
@983KVZJ1 day
No, GMOs are a promising solution to end world hunger, but manufacturers should voluntarily label GMOs themselves.
@983JWCS1 day
No, we should label things that cause harm as “GMO” doesnt inherently mean harmful
@983J47X2 days
Yes, consumers have the right to know what is in there food but I would prefer to have them banned.
@983H8XN2 days
Some people have allergies towards that product, so it would be a wise choice
@9839Q2QProgressive2 days
Yes, GMOs are a viable solution to world hunger if produced responsibly, but the choice to purchase food products with GMOs is ultimately the consumer's
@9839PP32 days
I believe that the consumer has the right to know if their food has GMOS or not since the consumer is going to be the one that chooses whether or not they want to eat it
@983938C2 days
i dont really care there are very few iteams that can be sold as a GMO
@982X8Q52 days
Yes, it could harm some people or their diets to not know what's in their food
@9825Z7M3 days
It honestly depends on the food but I think some people should know what's inside their foods if they are allergic to something.
@9824ZKY3 days
It honestly depends on the food and how long it'll last for and what they put in it.
@97ZX4H53 days
No, it's not the government's business
@97Z7RBLIndependent6 days
Yes, they should also be required to fully explain the exact kind of genetic engineering that has been done and provide a link to scientific articles about the specific type of engineering used.
@97Z7KGD6 days
I guess it depends on what they've modified into it. If, for whatever reason, it makes it potentially unsafe for anyone to eat past allergies, label it. If not, we've been doing it for thousands of years already.
@97Z36SH1wk
i do not undertand this question so i an neutral
@97YRZYZ1wk
Only organic foods should be legal. GMOs should not be sold; should be illegal. We need a 100% Veganic Food System.
Yes, because GMO can cause many health issues and that's why more people are fat are gain weight faster. And GMOing food is worse because of chemicals.
@97YBR4P1wk
Yes, consumers have the right to know what's in their food, but I support the existence of GMOs in general.
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