GMOs or genetically modified organisms have been a controversial term since the middle 1990s when the FDA approved the papaya to be genetically altered to save it from a worldwide virus leading to its demise. The rash and uneducated decision to save the papaya came without any form of long term effects to the delicate balance of our eco-system and populous. The problem with genetically modified foods is the potential unknown and the long term affects they very well potentially could propose.
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Recently the rise of GMO crops have raised concern as to whether they are safe for the environment and‚ or fit for human
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In recent history‚ many people have become wary of the infamous genetically modified organisms (GMOs)‚ which are commonly found in many foods and products‚ from corn to cotton. However‚ there are a series of documented dangers associated with GMOs and they have caused a divide between those who support GMOs and hope to reassure the consumer that GMO’s are safe‚ versus those who oppose GMOs and promote the removal of them from their favorite products. Despite strong arguments from both sides‚ there
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package should tell us the things they put in these Genetically Modified Organisms or GMOs for short. They should do this because: we do not know what harmful things are in the foods‚ the side effects it has on other foods too‚ and no real testing has been done to prove these foods are even okay for us to eat. These foods should have labels because we do not know what they contain in them. The company that produces GMOs do not put what they crossed with whatever we eat. Which means that we could be eating
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GMOs have been around for many years‚ but it has not been debated about until recently. GMO stands for genetically modified organism. GMOs are created through genetic engineering‚ which takes DNA from a species and adds it to another to make a new species. This allows farmers to grow the best crops using as little resources as possible. FDA has approved use of some crops such as corn‚ soy‚ cotton‚ and more. Most of the foods we eat are genetically modified. Genetically modified foods are safe to
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Frankenfood What is the situation with labeling Genetically Engineered food? Is a label necessary if a product is of this type?. GE food and GMO’s have been around at stores for some time now and this products do not have a label that says it is so a GE food or Genetically Modified Organism‚ activists have been trying to create a law that labels Frankenfood so that customers know what they are eating has not been created at any laboratories. The viewpoint of the writer is of how labeling foods
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banned Genetically Modified Organisms(GMO) ‚ including more than half of Europe. In the United States‚ there is a battle going on over the subject of labeling GMO’s. labeling GMOs is not the best option for the country’s economy or the people of this country because consumer’s lack of understanding of what a GMO really is. Though GMOs are universally attached to a negative connotation‚ there few people who actually know the effects and even the definition of a GMO. According to FooDs survey done by
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GMO Labeling Aaron Speary Baker College of Owosso Tuesday 6-10 A largely unknown controversy is taking place between a health conscious public and the food industry. Much of the food the American people eat is altered genetically. Genetically Modified Organisms or (GMO’s) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered by genetic engineering. These organisms include bacteria‚ yeast‚ plants‚ fish and many mammals. There is concern that certain forms of GMO’s could be hazardous to the
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envision the farmer‚ tending his crops; the baker selling his goods. One thing that does not come to mind is Genetically Modified Organisms. Everywhere we turn‚ GMOs are popping up at an alarming rate. The scary thing is that many people are not even aware they are consuming these products. As of now‚ companies who manufacture GMOs are not required to label their products as such. These foods that are consumed by millions of people every day are still permitted to be labeled as "all natural
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Since GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) were first introduced in 1973‚ they have quickly taken over the agricultural industry; about 70% of all crops are GM products. However‚ with the rise of GMOs on the market‚ there has been a sharp increase of backlash over these products. This backlash is due to the misinformed public that made them ban or have heavy restrictions on GM products in most countries. However‚ if the public was to become informed about the effects of GMOs‚ the will be able understand
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