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.
84% Yes |
15% No |
74% Yes |
12% No |
7% Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
3% No, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science |
2% Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don’t trust the motives of the food companies selling them |
1% No, GMOs are the most promising solution to ending world hunger |
1% Yes, but I would prefer to ban GMOs |
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@5C68SLV3yrs3Y
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.
@57QNQ7P3yrs3Y
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
@58CWKS73yrs3Y
Frankenstein food should be outlawed. How many gov. Officials have been purchased by the Evil of Monsanto?
@58WCY6W3yrs3Y
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.
@592ZY9Z3yrs3Y
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.
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