Behind the Food Label: The Bioengineered Loophole | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 139
There may be food in your pantry made from genetically engineered crops without the words “bioengineered” appearing plainly on the package. Under current USDA rules, disclosures can take several forms, including text, the USDA symbol, an electronic or digital link, or text-message instructions. And ingredients derived from bioengineered crops may be treated differently when modified genetic material is no longer detectable.
That raises a bigger question than whether genetically engineered food is “good” or “bad.” How much information should consumers have when deciding what to buy? In this…
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