The Right to Know
Many Americans usually do not pay attention to Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs). A GMO is an organism whose genome has been slightly changed by techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes that are not normally found there. The United States does not have mandatory labeling on foods produced in the United States. Most Americans do not know how big of a controversy GMOs cause. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have a huge impact on the argument. Genetically Modified Foods could also cause harm to the environment. All Foods produced in the United States should have GMO labeling because the public has the right to know. Genetic engineering involves the manipulation of genes in the lab as contradicted with original breeding to create new variations with desired aspects (Senauer). Most companies that produce and or sell to consumers are very delicate on protecting their public image by being on the side of issues with a wide range of public support (Senauer). “The first argument usually made for labeling is that consumers have a right to know what is in the food that they eat (Senauer). People that do not agree with genetically modified foods see risks to …show more content…
As with human health risks, it is not likely that all potential harms to the environment have been identified (Union of Concerned Scientists 82). “Addition of the new genetic material through genetic engineering could reactivate these inactive pathways or otherwise increase the levels of toxic substances within the plants (Union of Concerned Scientists 77). Many past technologies have proven to have conflicting effects unexpected by their developers (Union of Concerned Scientists 74). Transgenic crops could produce new allergens into foods that conscious individuals would not know to avoid (Union of Concerned Scientists
Many Americans usually do not pay attention to Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs). A GMO is an organism whose genome has been slightly changed by techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes that are not normally found there. The United States does not have mandatory labeling on foods produced in the United States. Most Americans do not know how big of a controversy GMOs cause. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have a huge impact on the argument. Genetically Modified Foods could also cause harm to the environment. All Foods produced in the United States should have GMO labeling because the public has the right to know. Genetic engineering involves the manipulation of genes in the lab as contradicted with original breeding to create new variations with desired aspects (Senauer). Most companies that produce and or sell to consumers are very delicate on protecting their public image by being on the side of issues with a wide range of public support (Senauer). “The first argument usually made for labeling is that consumers have a right to know what is in the food that they eat (Senauer). People that do not agree with genetically modified foods see risks to …show more content…
As with human health risks, it is not likely that all potential harms to the environment have been identified (Union of Concerned Scientists 82). “Addition of the new genetic material through genetic engineering could reactivate these inactive pathways or otherwise increase the levels of toxic substances within the plants (Union of Concerned Scientists 77). Many past technologies have proven to have conflicting effects unexpected by their developers (Union of Concerned Scientists 74). Transgenic crops could produce new allergens into foods that conscious individuals would not know to avoid (Union of Concerned Scientists