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Food Safety for Consumers

Genetically Modified Foods

The debate over "biotech foods," modified genetically to protect or improve them, is one of the hottest discussions in the realm of food safety.

Genetically Modified Products
Articles about the health implications of biotech food from About.com.

Biotechnology
Announcements and articles on food labeling and compliance issues from the Food and Drug Administration.

Articles

Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?
An extensive April 2000 article from Cambridge Scientific Abstracts with glossary and footnotes.