The Facts on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

THE FACTS ON GMOS (Genetically Modified Organisms) .... What are GMOS? An organism that has had its DNA altered or modified through genetic engineering There are approximately 12 Billion Acres fof genetically modified crops grown around the world There are more than 80 TYPES of GMO crops More than 60 countries CMB have significant restrictions or bans on the production and sale of GMOS due to health concerns At least 90% of As much as 80% SOY COTTON CANOLA CORN SUGAR BEETS of conventional processed foods have GMOS sold in the United States have been genetically engineered Crops that are at risk of being genetically modified At risk animal derivatives that can be contaminated by GMO in feed ALFALFA CORN MILK MEAT FLAX RICE EGGS НONEY SUGAR BEETS YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH Common Genetic Modifications CLONING GENETICALLY MODIFYING PRODUCTS AND FOOD GIVEN TO LIVESTOCK CANOLA COTTON GIVING PLANTS HERBICIDE OR PESTICIDE RESISTANT PROPERTIES PAPAYA SOY MIXING GENES TO MAKE NEW FOODS ADDING GENES TO PLANTS TO MAKE THEM HARDIER ZUCCHINI 80% of all GMOS grown worldwide are engineered for herbicide tolerance. This has caused the use of toxic herbicides like Roundup to increase by 15 times since GMOS were introduced THE PERCENTAGE OF COMMON CROPS THAT ARE GENETICALLY MODIFIED IN THE UNTED STATES 88% (212 million hectares) 75% Used in oils, flours, fillers, thickeners, of Hawaiian papaya is genetically flavorings, sweeteners, and livestock feed modified CORN PAPAYA 93% (54.4 million hectares) 90% (4.6 million hectares) Common ingredient in processed foods such as oils, fillers, and proteins Common ingredient in a number of processed foods that use the oil SOY CANOLA 94% (9.8 million hectares) OVER 50% Common ingredient used for shortening and frying Used to make sucrose (sugar) and as well as in food colorings. COTTONSEED SUGAR BEETS Where GMOS Are Grown? TOP TEN COUNTRIES THAT GROW GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS 69.5M НЕСТАRES corn, soybeans, còtton, canola, sugar beets, alfalfa, and squash 4.0M HECTARES cotton, papaya, tómato, and sweet pepper UNTED STATES CHINA 36.6M HECTARES soybeans, corn, and 3.4M HECTARES soybeans, corn, and cotton cotton BRAZIL PARAGUAY 23.9M НЕСТАRES soybeans, corn, and 3.9M HECTARES soybeans, corn, and cotton cotton ARGENTINA SOUTH AFRICA 2.8M HECTARES 11.6M HECTARES canola, corn, soybeans, and sugar beets cotton CANADA PAKISTAN 10.8M HECTARES 1.4M HECTARES soybeans and corn cotton INDIA URUGUAY Sources http://www.responsibletechnology.org/10-Reasons-to-Avoid-GMOS http://www.responsibletechnology.org/faqs http://organic.lovetoknow.com/GMO_Statistics http://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/GMO_Myths_and_Truths_1.31.pdf http://www.livescience.com/40895-gmo-facts.html http://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/what-is-gmo/ http://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/GMO_Myths_and_Truths_1.31.pdf Be Green PACKAGING LLC www.begreenpackagingstore.com