The topic of GM foods is a very controversial topic. The companies that produce them claim that they are necessary to feed the world. They also say that GMO foods are safe for human consumption, as well as for use in other products, such as vaccines, pharmaceutical drugs, animal feed, and other myriad uses.
Proponents in favor of GM products say that they are safe, and are not substantially different from food products derived from normal cultivation methods. Those who are wary of their use say that they have unknown effects at best, and that they are extremely dangerous at worse. continue reading…