In Colorado, where labeling GMO products is on the ballot, the debate has begun to heat up. According to an ABC News poll, 90% of Americans believe the federal government should require GMO labels, but whether or not that can make it through campaign season is another issue entirely. Especially with big money flowing in from the mighty Monsanto itself.
From the Denver Post:
If the measure passes in Colorado, by 2016 packaged or raw foods made with GMOs that are sold in retail outlets must be labeled with the phrase “produced with genetic engineering.” Exemptions include processed food intended for immediate human consumption, like at restaurants and delis.
Opponents say that GMOs are harmful to human health, pointing to s...
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