Is Genetically Modified Food Safe?
Food, whether produced by conventional means or through genetic modification, is never guaranteed to be completely safe. Just as with conventionally produced food, genetically produced food can become unsafe due to improper handling or storage, environmental contamination, and spoilage. It is foolish to conclude that all genetically modified food is absolutely safe, but it is even more foolish to conclude that food is unsafe just because it is genetically modified. It is hard to make general statements about the safety of GM foods because they are created in many different ways and using many different methods. Genetically modified food must be examined on a case-by-case basis to ensure their safety, and so far all genetically modified foods brought to market have been deemed safe by the FDA and have undergone extensive tests to ensure their safety. It is reasonable to conclude that genetically modified foods that have passed government regulation are as safe to eat as conventionally p
