In 1982, the food industry was changed when the FDA approved of the first Genetically Modified Organism (GMO). A GMO is any organism that has had its DNA altered by introducing genes from other organisms. Although it seems beneficial, many organizations, such as The Non-GMO Project, have spoken out about GMOs and their potential harm. On the contrary, the producers of GMOs, Monsanto, believe that there is no harm in genetically modified organisms with altered DNA. Currently, GMOs are found in every grocery store in America in produce such as corn, which has been altered to be pesticide resistant, and salmon that grows faster than non-GMO salmon. These crops are made to be bigger to feed more people and to increase the profit of the producers.
