Meet the genetically engineered (or GMO) potato: its virtually indistinguishable from normal potatoes, except that it bruises less easily... and that its long-term health effects are completely unknown. The potato was created by biotech company J.R. Simplot, who intends to use it in a variety of fried foods like french fries, and may even market the crop as a healthier alternative. But the real story is that this crop has yet to be thoroughly tested for human health risks. Plus, altering enzymes in crops like the potato can unintentionally affect other characteristics of the crop, meaning it could have negative side effects that we havent discovered yet. These GMO potatoes would be sold unlabeled in supermarkets and restaurants, which means consumers wont even be able to decide for themselves whether to puchase them.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:16:17 +0000
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