- Soy, corn, canola, and sugar beets are considered some of the top most genetically modified foods in America.
- In 1972, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) conducted approximately 50,000 food safety
inspectors. In 2006, the FDA conducted 9164.
- Researchers have found evidence that the use of antibiotics on farms has led to increase in antibiotic resistant cases of food poisoning caused by bacteria in people.
- Soy allergies went up by 50% in the UK, soon after GM soy
was introduced.
- In Argentina, over 300 cases of cancer have been reported in
the areas where the pesticide Roundup is being used.
- Studies in animals show serious
health risks including infertility, immune problems and insulin regulation
associated with GM foods.
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