The+Genetically+Modified+Foods+Controversy

[|ABC news] June 19, 2001

In this article, ABC polled people on their stand of the genetically modified foods controversy. Genetically modified foods are relatively new, but most of the people polled in the ABC article had a pretty good understanding of the subject. As a whole, American seemed to be against genetically modified foods, but this statistic fluctuates greatly when it is broken down by demographics. More women than men dislike genetically modified foods, but since women do most of the shopping, their overly negative view on genetically modified foods greatly damages the industry. The poll also found that older people tend to be more against genetically modified foods than younger people. The numbers even change when people were polled according to political party; Republicans were split on the issue with Democrats and Independents being against genetically modified foods. The article also covered the push for genetically modified foods to be labeled. The article shows that an overwhelming number of Americans think genetically modified foods should be labeled. People polled said they would use the labels to avoid genetically modified foods. But according to statements from the FDA and the AMA, there will not be any changes to policy made soon. FDA officials said “labeling isn't necessary because there's no evidence genetic engineering changes a food's quality, safety...or any other attribute.” Evan Carter March 18, 2010