Genetic Engineering

A little something to share from Stonyfield Farms.

How can you be sure genetic engineering was not used to make your food? Unless you're eating organic, you can't. We think you have a right to know what's in your food. Genetic engineering-also known as genetic modification-isn't allowed in organic production. But genetically engineered (GE) ingredients are in 60-70% of non-organic processed foods. Most people don't know this, and food companies aren't required to tell you.

What's the danger? All the health and environmental impacts of genetic engineering are not yet known. We do know that GE crops have increased the use of herbicides and may have introduced new toxins and allergens into our food and environment. Many other countries, including all of the EU, Japan, Australia and even China already require GE labeling on all foods produced with GE ingredients. What can you do?

Tell the FDA to label GE foods.