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  1. To make it easier for consumers to know if the foods they eat contain GMO ingredients, the U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains a list of bioengineered foods available throughout the...

  2. Genetically modified organisms are found in many food products, from corn on the cob to your favorite crackers. Eating organic foods may help limit your exposure to GMOs.

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    • Corn. About 92% of corn in the US is genetically modified. GMO corn produces proteins that are toxic to certain pests, but not considered harmful to humans and livestock.
    • Soybeans. Soybeans are typically genetically modified to become herbicide-tolerant, drought-tolerant, or insect-resistant. About 94% of soybeans are GMOs, but most of the crop is used in animal feed, says Muszalski.
    • Summer squash. Genetically modified summer squash is resistant to a particular virus called zucchini yellow mosaic, which can cause severe deformations, blisters, and stunt growth of the crop.
    • Canola. About 95% of canola that's planted is genetically modified. This crop, which is used to make canola oil by crushing the seeds, is typically modified to resist herbicides and limit the weeds where it is grown, says Muszalski.
  3. GMO Foods List. Currently, there are ten genetically modified crops that have been approved by the US and are available on the market. However, biotechnology is used in so many areas of our daily lives – not just in the food we eat. If you’ve ever wondered what crops are GMO, take a look at our GMO foods list below: Squash. 1995. Soy Bean. 1995.

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  5. Apr 19, 2023 · 1990s: The first wave of GMO produce created through genetic engineering becomes available to consumers: summer squash, soybeans, cotton, corn, papayas, tomatoes, potatoes, and...

  6. Mar 18, 2020 · The GMOs that might be on your plate or in your snacks have been evaluated and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and they're perfectly safe, according to the World Health ...

  7. What is a GMO? A GMO (genetically modified organism) is a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its genetic material (DNA) changed using technology that generally involves the specific...

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