Gmo Labeling Research Paper

Would you eat a purple tomato if it was sold with no mention of its genetic makeup showing on its label, except that it is “natural?” Many of our products on the supermarket shelves such as cereals, bread, frozen pastries, soups and canned foods are all contaminated with genetically modified organisms, (GMO). For years, scientists have manipulated the DNA of plant and animal food to make them taste better, to increase growth production or to make them resistant to insect damage. The Food and Drug Administration, (FDA), states that GMO food has been through the same regulation as traditional food methods. However, they claim to be “safe and natural,” but people are still unclear about what exactly is “safe and natural” about it. A number of states have passed their GMO food labeling law, and the …show more content…
Research shows that 92% of Americans believes that our foods should carry GMO labels (Consumer Reports). Patty Lovera, Director of Washington Food and Water Watch states, “The government’s response to the consumer’s call for GMO labeling has been appalling.” Lovera strongly believes that the majority will win over the Grocery Manufacturers Associations and their allies (Mientka). In an article published by Ebsco, GMO labeling fight still alive: Jeff Merkley Introduces pro-labeling bill, Congresswomen Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, wrote a letter to Obama asking him to take action on the regulation, “Labeling genetically engineered food really should be a no-brainer,” was her response to Newsweek (Mientka). Campbell Soup Company announced that all their products would be labeled soon. Other companies such as M&Ms and General Mills are doing the same (Harbarger). It is not surprising that many companies are beginning to support the call for regulation. Many cartoons have illustrated indirectly showing a need for GMO food labeling. (See