Share with others: Recently there has been much concern over the
labeling of genetically modified foods or organisms (GMOs). Just
last year, in California, there was a proposition to require
labeling of genetically modified foods. The goal and reasoning
behind GMOs is to increase efficiency with production and
provide a more uniform product. There is a large fraction of the
American public that thinks there are negative health effects
caused by GMOs. Reality is, there is no evidence to suggest that
there are negative health effects, though there is no evidence
to suggest there are health benefits for GMOs compared with
traditional foods or visa versa. The lack of differences for
either side presents a compelling argument for the need to label
the supposed difference. But many will agree that the
connotation of labeling GMOs is negative. Labeling these can be
likened to labeling meat as having come from animals killed for
their muscle. The thought may be gruesome, but it is the
reality. Labeling GMOs does not