These have led to the development and production of new drugs, and potentially supply the answer on how to feed a growing population on limited space and cure world hunger. ... It is now possible for scientists to introduce genes taken from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans, into plants. " "It is well established that most natural bacteria do not cause disease. ... You may not eat soybeans or canola, however animals such as cattle, pigs and chickens do, and therefore eventually you are eating them as well. ... To ensure this belief, the government created The Food Safety and...

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Genetically engineered foods are held to the same standards and control as unmodified foods under the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. Each developer is required to a safety assessment that identifies and accesses new genetic traits, "whether any new material in food made from the genetically engineered plant could be toxic or allergenic when eaten, and a comparison of the levels of nutrients in the genetically engineered plant to traditionally bred plants "(Genetically Engineered Foods). ... There are about 805 million people that do not have enough food to l...

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It's like doing a large uncontrolled and unmonitored experiment on infants... "the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prohibits placing misleading labels on food products. ... There are even health risks associated with this natural act of plant reproduction. ... Genetically modified plants pose a risk to Nature as well. ...

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