Basic Questions:

What is a GMO?

-GMO stands for genetically modified organism. It is when a plant or animal has been genetically engineered with DNA thats it does not originate with. It is an experimental procedure to make and sometimes helps prevent insects from eating the food. They can cause health problems and environmental damage to farmers fields.

Are foods containing GMO’s labeled?

-No, in some states they are passing laws to provide a label if the product contains GMO’s, but as of right now there are no federal laws stating that.

What foods have the highest likelihood of GMO’s?

The website “Nongmoproject.org” has a list of the highest offenders of carrying GMO’s

http://www.nongmoproject.org/2010/10/28/gmo-foods-what-they-are-and-how-you-can-avoid-them/

Tofu Cereal Margarine Mayonnaise Salad Dressings Baking Powder Vanilla Extract Powdered Sugar Peanut Butter Tomato Sauce Tamari

Corn Meal Corn Syrup Soy Flour Soy Protein Soy Cheese Soy Sauce Soy Lecithin Fructose Dextrose Maltodextrin Lactic Acid

Veggie Burgers Enriched Flour Enriched Pasta Protein Powders Textured Vegetable Protein Most Meat Substitutes Instant Infant Formula Ice cream & Frozen Yogurt Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns Citric Acid From Corn Chocolate”