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  1. Yes. GMO foods are carefully studied before they are sold to the public to ensure they are as safe as2 the foods we currently eat. These studies1 show that GMOs do not affect you...

  2. FDA regulates most human and animal food, including GMO foods. In doing so, FDA makes sure that foods that are GMOs or have GMO ingredients meet the same strict safety standards as...

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  4. May 1, 2014 · GM foods currently available on the international market have passed safety assessments and are not likely to present risks for human health. In addition, no effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of such foods by the general population in the countries where they have been approved.

  5. Dec 19, 2012 · Quantification of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in foods. Testing on GMOs in food and feed is routinely done using molecular techniques like DNA microarrays or qPCR. These tests are based on screening genetic elements like p35S, tNos, pat, or bar or event specific markers for the official GMOs like Mon810, Bt11, or GT73.

    • A. S. Bawa, K. R. Anilakumar
    • 2013
  6. May 17, 2016 · < Prev Next > 5 Human Health Effects of Genetically Engineered Crops. In this chapter, the committee examines the evidence that substantiates or negates specific hypotheses and claims about the health risks and benefits associated with foods derived from genetically engineered (GE) crops.

    • Division on Earth, Board on Agriculture, Future Prospects
    • 2016/05/17
    • 2016
  7. No known deleterious health or ecological effects have emanated from the commercialization of genetically modified crops: “There is broad scientific consensus that genetically engineered crops currently on the market are safe to eat.

  8. Are GMOs safe to eat? GMOs have been a part of the American diet since the mid -1990s. There are no links to specific health problems (Key, Ma, & Drake, 2008). However, some people worry that eating GMOs could be bad for your health. Concerns include that GMOs may: • Affect how we digest food, absorb nutrients, or fight off infection.

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