CONCERNS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) FOOD: Include the potential for new Allergens or Toxins to be created, unexpected Genetic Changes, and a decrease in Biodiversity.. Where some animal studies have suggested potential links to Health Problems like- Organ Damage * Immune Issues-.

SAFETY CONCERNS AND RSOME REVIEWS ‘ IT’S A MIXED BAG’ OF UNCERTAINITIES:  Some Reviews of GM Crops conclude they are generally safe. These concerns still remain and also other  concerns that  involve the Impact of Herbicide used on GM Crops and the possibility of less nutritious food and also Social Issues such as Corporate Control Over Seeds.

POTENTIAL HEALTH DANGERS:- Allergenicity and toxicity: There is a concern that introducing new genes could create new allergens or toxins in the food.  *Antibiotic resistance: Some GM crops use antibiotic resistance genes during the development process, raising concerns about contributing to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

NUTRITIONAL CHANGES: Some studies suggest that GM foods may be less nutritious or have other undesirable nutritional changes.  *Animal study findings: Some animal studies have reported potential adverse health effects, such as organ abnormalities, immune system problems, and infertility.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL DANGERS: Biodiversity: The widespread use of a few GM crops could lead to a decrease in crop biodiversity.  *Herbicide use: GM crops are often engineered to be resistant to specific herbicides, which can lead to increased herbicide use. The health effects of these herbicides, such as glyphosate, are a separate area of concern.

CORPORATE CONTROL (CAPTURE)  A significant social concern is that a few large companies own the patents for GM seeds, which can lead to a monopoly on the food supply and impact family farmers who cannot save seeds for replanting.

NEW UNEXPECTED EFFECTS AND HEALTH RISKS POSED BY GENETIC ENGINEERING: -Toxicity. Genetically engineered foods are inherently unstable.  *Allergic Reactions. … *Antibiotic Resistance. …*Immuno-suppression. …*Cancer. …*Loss of Nutrition

CHANGES IN HUMAN DNA: Research in 2009. Some Food Scientists noted that food DNA can survive as far as the gut, there have been concerns that this could affect the immune system. Others have also raised fears that eating GMO Foods could lead to Genetic changes in Humans

OPPOSITION TO GMO IN OTHER COUNTRIES ARE DUE AN EXTREMELY BROAD FIELD OF NUMEROUS RISKS: Which includes food safety and quality, health, the environment, the economy, society, biodiversity, geopolitics, ethics, and so on.

CONSUMERS HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT FOODS ARE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BECAUSE THE US FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) Does not require the labelling of these products. They do not require any pre market Safety Testing of GE Foods. The Agency’s failure to Require Testing or Labeling of GE Foods has made millions of Consumers into Guinea Pigs…

THE FDA RESPONSE TO A LAWSUIT FILED BY THE CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY: In 1998: Admitted in court that it had made  “no dispositive scientific findings,”  whatsoever about the Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods.

THE FDA HAVE GIVEN THE BIO-TECH INDUSTRY: Carte -blanche to Produce and Market any number of Genetically Engineered Foods they like without Mandatory Agency oversight or Safety Testing & without showing Scientific evidence these foods are safe to consume

SIX POTENTIAL HUMAN HEALTH CONCERNS:  G E Foods are different from other foods.  For the first time Foreign Genes  *Bacterial & Viral Vectors * Viral Promoters & Antibiotic Marker Systems  are engineered into Food.  These Genetic ‘cassettes’ are new to the Human Diet & should be subject to extensive safety testing.

1992 FDA RULES FOR GENETIC ENGINEERING WAS  WITHOUT ANY  SCIENTIFIC BASES: Stated that Genetically Engineered Foods present no different risks than Traditional Foods FDAs own scientists ridicules this unscientific agency view of genetic engineering. Where were the Scientific elements in FDA’s document? There were none. However FDA Scientists consistently state that “there is a profound difference between the  types of foods”. No difference between the types of unexpected affects from  Traditional Breeding & Genetic Breeding. (The Difference was never addressed)

What are the new “Unexpected Effects” and Health Risks posed by Genetic Engineering?  Toxicity  *. Allergic Reactions * Antibiotic Resistance  *Immuno-suppression  *. Cancer . Loss of Nutrition (LINK https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/issues/311/ge-foods/ge-food-and-your-health)

WakeUpNZ.. RESEARCHER: Cassie