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Thread #96456   Message #1922694
Posted By: dianavan
30-Dec-06 - 07:43 PM
Thread Name: Thanks for mandarin oranges- Canada
Subject: RE: Thanks for mandarin oranges- Canada
I have no reason to believe that "almost all plants for human consumption have been genetically modified." Do you really believe that? It may be true for processed foods but when I'm shopping for fresh produce, I do not want fruits and vegetables that are GMO. I think I'll stick to the organic Mandarins.

I understand that in the States, its now O.K. to sell GM meat, too. At what point will consumers demand to know which is which?

'Four countries represent 99% of total GM surface in 2001: United States (68%), Argentina (22%), Canada (6%) and China (3%). It is estimated that 70% of products on U.S. grocery shelves include GM-derived ingredients. In particular, Bt corn, which produces the pesticide within the plant itself is widely grown, as are soybeans genetically designed to tolerate glyphosate herbicides. These constitute "input-traits" that financially benefit the producers, yet have only indirect environmental and marginal cost benefits to consumers.'

"...The Grocery Manufacturers of America estimate that 75% of all processed foods in the U.S. contain a GM ingredients"