The unknown long-term effects of genetically modified organisms on human health and the environment form the heart of the debate over genetic engineering. While other countries have taken a firm stance against GMOs, in the United States, genetically engineered seeds account for nearly half of those planted and GMO ingredients have made their way into approximately 80 percent of packaged goods. Consumers, retailers and manufacturers are now joining the fight for the right to choose non-GMO.
The unknown long-term effects of genetically modified organisms on human health and the environment form the heart of the debate over genetic engineering. While other countries have taken a firm stance against GMOs, in the United States, genetically engineered seeds account for nearly half of those planted and GMO ingredients have made their way into approximately 80 percent of packaged goods. Consumers, retailers and manufacturers are now joining the fight for the right to choose non-GMO. 
