Genetically modifying food may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but a lot of the foods we eat – and ingredients animals consume – have altered DNA. This is often done to protect ...

In doing so, the U.S. joins more than 60 other countries that require some form of labeling or on-package disclosure of bioengineered foods or ingredients (Center for Food Safety, 2021). This fact ...

Look for phrases like “bioengineered” or “contains bioengineered ingredients” on packaging to make informed choices about the foods you purchase. Common bioengineered crops include ...

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Take a look at the back of the cans and boxes in your cupboards and you’re likely to see some that say “contains bioengineered food ingredients.” A year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture began ...

Much of the labeling winds up on products that contain ingredients made from four genetically modified foods: corn, canola, soybeans and sugarbeets. Genetically modified foods have been on ...

The USDA has a list of bioengineered food items that it publicizes and updates annually. Food companies can voluntarily disclose use of highly processed ingredients made through bioengineering ...