Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, Appear in Many of the Foods

question 42

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Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, appear in many of the foods that U.S. consumers eat daily. Many consumers, concerned about the negative health effects of GMOs, wish to know which foods contain them. Although GMO labeling is a federal requirement, some firms, such as Whole Foods, have been able to bypass this law in most cases.

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