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Currently used genetically modified crops in the U.S. include soy (91%), cotton (88%), canola (88%), corn (85%), Hawaiian papaya (more than 50%), zucchini and yellow squash (small amount), and tobacco (Quest® brand). 50-90% of the sugar beets grown for sugar are GM. The FDA is considering approving genetically engineered salmon.

What are other sources of GMOs?

Products derived from the above, including oils from all four, soy protein, soy lecithin, cornstarch, corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup among others. According to the Congressional Research Service, 60-70% of processed foods available in American grocery stores likely contain some genetically engineered ingredients. These ingredients are prevalent in many products you may buy every day, including breakfast cereals, cookies, chips, sweetened soda, frozen meals and more. Also:

• meat, eggs, and dairy products from animals that have eaten GM feed (and the majority of the GM corn and soy is used for feed);
• dairy products from cows injected with rbGH (a GM hormone);
• food additives, enzymes, flavorings, and processing agents, including the sweetener aspartame (NutraSweet®) and rennet used to make hard cheeses; and
• honey and bee pollen that may have GM sources of pollen.

There are a number of dangers suspected with eating genetically modified foods: potential toxins, allergens, carcinogens, new diseases, antibiotic resistant diseases, and nutritional problems. Our doctors recommend avoiding these foods until research proves that they are safe to eat.

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