Friday, September 28, 2012

The Weekly Open Thread Asks: Do You Care About GMOs in Your Food?

Posted by on Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 6:29 AM


The trailer for Genetic Roulette, a documentary about GMOs
My girlfriend Wendy and I are planning a Trader Joe's run tonight, and Wendy said she saw a link on Facebook suggesting that some foods at Trader Joe's include ingredients from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which are viewed with suspicion by many consumers (me included). Trader Joe's claims that its private-label items are non-GMO. But of course, that doesn't speak to products that aren't labeled Trader Joe's, but that are sold at Trader Joe's. Who knows? I sure don't.

Furthermore, there are so many conflicting reports online, some suggesting that Whole Foods, too, sells products with GMOs. Not to mention Kroger, Publix, etc. But Whole Foods customers expect the store's products to be held to a higher standard than conventional supermarkets. Frankly, the information online is so plentiful and confusing that the eyes glaze over.

I'm of the opinion that genetically toying with food is not the best idea. But frankly, it's a visceral reaction, and I don't seem to have the time lately to really delve into (a) whether the foods I'm buying contain GMOs and (b) whether it matters. I'm exhausted just thinking about it all.

Bites readers, do you know if your groceries contain GMOs? Do you even care?

Let us know your thoughts on the Open Thread. And while you're at it, share anything at all from your list of foodie news, silly questions and frenetically modified observations.

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