This article goes into so many aspects of what could possibly go wrong with genetically modified foods, it is truly incredible. The thing that amazes me the most is the simple fact you have the pretty much other countries not allowing the "Frankenstein food" as it is called to enter their markets, farms, or any part of their lives at all. And they fight it with such passion that they are actually succeeding, where as a country like the United States, says nothing about the food that is spear heading every single one of our markets. The consumers don't seem to mind companies like Monsanto's to be genetically modifying our food supply and putting it out there for us and our children to consume. We have become the largest human guinea pigs, without really being informed about it. Our health, our safety long term are being shortsighted by the power, money hungry people who want control of the biggest part of our lives, our food system. They like many before them have their pocket interest over,the health of the people. The article goes into depth about the affects be it health, environmental, the affects on our small farmers, the political, and social affects. These are the things that seemingly get ignored all for the purpose of making money and controlling the largest aspect of our human nature which is our food supply. I really feel that this is a must read if you really do care as future chefs, about the future of the food you will be feeding your consumers.
http://www.cqs.com/50harm.htm
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not the type who intentionally tries to offend but i really dont think gmo's are the worst thing that has ever happened. all of these things that are going on in labs is really just a part of evolution and, yes im about to say it, nature. naturally we are always going to evolve and genetic testing is just where we, as well as our technology, are evolving to.
I also feel the same way as Maynard does, but I do think that the FDA needs to regulate the use of labels for GMO's so we know what we are taking into our bodies. This giving the option to all of us to eat them or not.
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