Details of plans to allow “Frankenstein” foods have been
revealed by the European Food Safety Authority. This watchdog
group outlines the policy requirements for the introduction of
these foods. “Frankenstein” foods are genetically modified
animals and vegetables that have been altered to be more healthy
or more sustainable. The controversy is that if these policies
are passed, the grocers will be under no obligation to label
these ingredients as such. The genetic modifications that are
currently looking for EU acceptance are mainly for insects.
Currently there is a company called Oxitec that has developed a
sterile moth. This moth devastates farmers crops of cabbages and
cauliflower. By releasing sterile moths, the wild moths will
unsuccessfully breed with them. This will cause a massive
reduction in the moth birth rate populations and will
immediately help farmers keep their crops. The use of the GM
moths will cause a direct proportional disuse of pesticides.
Environmental scientists worry that untested and