We Have a Right to Know

Genetically engineered (GE) foods, also referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), are foods that are altered at the molecular level in ways that could not happen naturally. While there is some GE produce in supermarket bins, it's estimated that 60-70 percent of processed foods available in U.S. grocery stores likely contain some GE material. The majority of the livestock that Americans consume has been raised on genetically engineered grains (with the exception of USDA-certified organic livestock or Non-GMO Project-verified products). This is because the two most prevalent genetically engineered crops are corn and soy, which are used in many processed foods and most animal feeds.

Now, genetically altered salmon is being considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and unless laws change, we won't know exactly what we're eating.

A legal petition (Docket # FDA-2011-P-0723-0001/CP) has been filed with the FDA, calling on them to label genetically engineered foods. Labeling GMOs is a standard practice in nearly 50 other countries, including the European Union, South Korea, Brazil and China.

Visit www.justlabelit.org to see an eye-opening video and to sign the petition to the FDA requiring that all GMO foods be labeled.