GMOs

GMO stands for genetically modified organisms, which are organisms that have been genetically altered. GMOs are popping up in the food that we eat because GMO seeds are being planted in crops more and more.

The problem that I have with GMOs is that it is not labeled on the food that we eat. There is not a lot of research on GMOS and I don't want to eat something I don't know. I do not like that the government does not think that it is okay to regulate GMOs like other countries. According to the Non-GMO Project's website, "In more than 60 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production and sale of GMOs."  If many other countries think that GMOs are unsafe and will plant them in their countries, then why should our country be subject to something that isn't proven to be safe and be forced to ingest it.

All I want is for our country to at least label foods that use GMOs. That is the first thing I would like our government to do. Then I would like them to do more research on GMOs. I feel that I should know what is in my food that I eat, so that I can make the decision.

The best way to avoid eating GMO food is to eat organic food. However, organic food does not get tested for GMO. More organic foods sellers are starting to label its food with non-GMO to let consumers know that their products are GMO free. You can also check out the Non-GMO Project's verified list of products.