BIOENGINEERED FOOD INGREDIENTS

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, bioengineered food is defined as food that “contains detectable genetic material that has been modified through certain lab techniques that cannot be created through conventional breeding or found in nature” . Bioengineered foods are also known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This is quoted directly from Microsoft Bing Chat. So why the subterfuge? Since it is actually GMO, why go around the bush and call it another name? The problem is, most people do not understand what “bioengineered” means, even those who are strongly opposed to GMOs. Actually, some people are allergic to GMOs! The problem here is the poor enforcement of packaging and labeling laws. I would imagine that before an imported product lands on the grocery shelves, they have to pass through the scrutiny of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Bureau of Import Services (BIS) under the DTI. Aside from that, they have to be inspected by the grocery owners. But why is it that nobody notices this sleigh of hand to pass off a GMO product? By now, the battle against GMO might already be lost, but still, consumers have a right to know what they are buying and eating. However, consumers can still fight back by growing their own food, and that is already happening all over the world. If you want, I can connect you. IKE SENERES/02-18-2024