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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@B273GXVLibertarian 5mos5MO
This should be common practice and required by the sellers (i.e. grocery stores) and consumers of the product prior to buying the product but not be required by the government
@9LP36P6Independent1yr1Y
I would ban GMO’s except where terrain and climate prevents non-GMO crops from being sustainable to prevent famines.
@9GPMHDBProgressive2yrs2Y
I think GMO's are a good thing as it could solve world hunger and reduce our environmental footprint. However, I think GMO's should still be labeled because people should know what they're consuming just like how most food have an ingredients list.
@9FDPH9WProgressive2yrs2Y
Yes, producers should have labels on their food, but genetic engineering can produce crops that can survive extreme weather (especially with the looming threat of climate change); also, it can be used to create crops that are resistant to insect pests, have longer shelf lives, & are resistant to pollution
@9F83QJQ2yrs2Y
Yes. We have selectively bred crops for thousands of years but consumers have the right to know.
@9J9YQCF1yr1Y
Yes, because the genetic modification of certain crops can lead to unexpected allergic reactions in certain populations.
@9BS8G6S2yrs2Y
I dont really care about this one
@94HNMJG3yrs3Y
Consumers have a right to know what's in their food, though producers shouldn't be patenting them. We have already modified crops by artificial selection, anyway.
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@93CGLPP3yrs3Y
I think people need to be educated on gmos. An orange is a "gmo". The concept of bananas ... bananas where genetically modified to be the way we eat them today.
@92WKLM53yrs3Y
I don't have a viewpoint
@8ZQXBQXRepublican3yrs3Y
No, Unless the GMO's are potentially harmful.
@8ZNN4JQ3yrs3Y
yes just like how products say from concentrate or not from concentrate though this is comparing apples to pears in the grand scheme of things any process to which a food is made from weather it be from Concentrate.. not from concentrate... natural selection or GMO's all have the right to be labeled and let the people decide if they want it or not
@8YRTTYQ3yrs3Y
why is this even a question. this is a joke at this point lmao C4--
I'm am neutral in this issue
@8Y52RXD3yrs3Y
The FDA shouldn’t be trusted in certifying these things and instead the free market can incentivize the food labeling process.
@8Y45NYD3yrs3Y
no, as long as its safe amounts.
@8WT5HJQ4yrs4Y
Yes, I trust GMOs but generally consumers should be told whats in their food
@8WPFKGW4yrs4Y
yes but it's choice to eat it so don't complain
@8WH9YSDIndependence4yrs4Y
Yes, but everything is a GMO anyway.
@8V8XG5XLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, people should know what they are eating and putting in their bodies
Do what they want... their choice I guess
@8S65K9D4yrs4Y
No. They should be labeled as there own thing
@8RXH9HZ4yrs4Y
Look at least make them aware. if you not I'm pretty sure that's lying and is incredibly illegal if you deny it
@8RV78VP4yrs4Y
Yes so in case certain people like to eat and feed themselves and there families GMO free products
@8RSDXD24yrs4Y
Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food even though science shows that GMO's are not harmful.
@8RQ8MHK4yrs4Y
foods should not be marked as a GMO product unless there is something that could hurt someone for example people with allergies
@8QWX57D4yrs4Y
i want to know whats in my food, and there shouldnt be fake foods.
@8QQGXJ24yrs4Y
yes, I would like to know what is going into my body.
almost everything has GMO's in it, the stigma around GMO's is dumb
I don't have good knowledge of this so I can´t give my opinion about it
@8L65V8M5yrs5Y
NO and YES because theres so many bad options and good options
@8K2V6HG5yrs5Y
Yes, but as long as its not dangerous
@8JXFRPH5yrs5Y
My knowledge on this topic is limited
@8HNCQ72Independent5yrs5Y
Yes, they should be required to label foods as GMOs if the percent of modified genetics is over a given percent and, for all GMOs, have an option to go to a website for more detailed information on how a specific food is modified and give a better understanding to the customer on why it's modified.
@8FPFPRF5yrs5Y
companies shouldn't be forced to but market forces may push companies to do sk
@8FMYZPZ5yrs5Y
Yes, I am fine with GMO's but consumers have a right to now what is in their food
@8CSTNNV5yrs5Y
I think we need to do more current studies on the benefits and effects of GMO’s, labeling them while working to educate the public on the downside of “organic” and “natural” labeling.
@8C7TXRP5yrs5Y
No, but non-GMO products should be regulated.
@9C5DMJ82yrs2Y
Consumers should get to know what they are buying and what they are about to put into there body.
@99NKPJP2yrs2Y
As long as it's save to eat it should be okay.
@99MMWX22yrs2Y
@99KMB942yrs2Y
I believe that genetically engineering crops is fine, yet I do not find it healthy, sustaining, moral, or safe to be inject/feed animals growth hormones, nor do I believe that we as humans should be consuming those animals and all of the chemicals and hormones that have been forced into the animal.
@98YRFPK2yrs2Y
I don't really care one way or another
@98SGLL32yrs2Y
i mean it all depend on what it is
@98NFL562yrs2Y
No, as we have been having GMO foods our whole lives without GMO bananas and most fruits and vegetables wouldn't be what they are today
@98DL8T72yrs2Y
I think that this is important for people that are allergic to certian ingredients in food, and telling how what has been modified and added could help people in the future.
@982X8Q52yrs2Y
Yes, it could harm some people or their diets to not know what's in their food
@97SPKY6Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
i’m kinda stuck with this question ..
@97N77B23yrs3Y
Yes, because it is important for customers to know what is being put and grown into their food. Not everything that is being put into their food is the most healthiest for them. They also affect the crop and insect. Some use fertilizers to retract insects and animals but it affects our food.
@97JSVPM3yrs3Y
I feel like it’s not bad but I know some people would like to know what is in their food.
@972CPPZ3yrs3Y
Not all producers should be able to do GMO. I think if producers wanna do GMO, they would have to get a GMO license before they do GMOs on their products and put a GMO label on their product.
@93P6YND3yrs3Y
No I don’t care about gmos at all
@93CMPHF3yrs3Y
No, due to the way GMOs are like in some country's should label more consistently
@8YM9WK23yrs3Y
Only if they can guarantee that the food is 100% safe for all users.
@8HTW3KX5yrs5Y
yes, people should know what they are eating and putting into their bodies
@94TPNJD3yrs3Y
You don't have to, you'd be able to tell by taste.
@959L7883yrs3Y
If they are harmful yes, if not that is another matter entirely
@8ZT8MJ73yrs3Y
I am neutral concerning politics.
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