9.14.2009
Biotech Food Debate
I agree with the FDA in that only GMOs with substantially different chemical or nutrient compositions should be labeled. For example, if an apple tree is modified to have tougher bark on the trunk, but the fruit is not affected, then it should not be labeled because the product is not changed. On a different note, if corn is altered to have more vitamin C, then I believe that it should be labeled, because it is substantially different from its original source. To have none or all GMOs labeled would be either wrong or a hassle.
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Kwame,
I like how you gave a similar example to help explain your opinions. I also agree with your argument, that foods whose product has been changed should be labeled. However, I think that this could easily create some gray area of foods that are changed and foods that have not been changed.
Good Work!
While i agree with your idea that Biotech foods that are different should be labeled, I'm curious as to whether or not you think all differences should be labeled or just if it's a significant change. Also, as you stated in my blog, what evidence do you have supporting the fact that labeling all biotech foods would be a hassle?
I semi-agree with you. I agree that foods that have been altered should be labeled. But, I'm also with Seth here, how would labeling all Biotech foods be a hassle? Wouldn't it be more of a hassle to try and determine which ones should be labeled and which ones should not be? If a food has in anyway been modified or touched (even if it's tree bark) it should be labeled for the consumer's information. There is no reason to hide this from the consumer.
Great blog!
You do bring up a good point, Mr. Matthews. Just as some products have labeling stating that they may have come in contact with machinery that processes eggs, shellfish, etc., it wouldn't be such a bad idea to add notifications to any foods containing biotech ingredients. We must remember, however, that many products containing biotech foods come in small packages, and already have labels warning about allergens. It would not be so much of a hassle actually adding them; it would be the convincing of companies that would pose a difficulty.
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