Mini-Project 4

...Genetically Altered Foods found in a Grocery Store Near You....

TOMATOES


*In 1994, FDA approved sales of a variety of genetically engineered tomatoes.

*Familiar companies like Heinz, Campbell, and Lipton have all accepted usage of genetically engineered tomatoes to add into their own products.

*These tomatoes can be purchased seedless, cherry, green, and in a variety of other flavors.

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POTATOES

*Companies like Frito-Lay & McDonald's were the first companies to use genetically engineered potatoes for sale to society.

*This was back in 1996.Due to complaints, they have chosen to remove the genetically engineered vegetable off the market.

*However, these vegetables are still being both grown and sold throughout the United States.

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CORN

*Genetically engineered corn has been approved for growth and distribution in the United States since 1995.

*They have created a diversity of types of corn, such as popcorn and sweetcorn.

*Findings in 2001, raised controversies about FDA's approval to sell the corn in supermarkets, because of the substance Starlink.

*Starlink was never approved for human consumption. However, they have found no evidence of negative-side effects for humans, as yet!

*In 2001, this controversy led to over 300,000 supermarkets nationwide to removal of the genetically engineered corn.

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SOYBEANS

*Genetically altered soybeans are not sold separately in stores, but are sold in a variety of everyday cooking materials.

*This can range from soybean oil, soy milk, soy sauce, to Tofu.

FISH

*Fishes such as Salmon, Trout, and Tilapia can all be purchased genetically altered.

*The fishes have been genetically altered so that they may grow faster with less amounts of food, and die faster.